Insecurity: Stop the blame game and proffer solutions- Jos East APC Elders
JJos East APC elders have called on good people of Plateau and Nigerians to have faith and continue to support the administration of Governor Simon Bako Lalong in its quest to find lasting solutions to the current security challenges bedevilling the state, they frowned at some politicians who are using the situation to misled the Plateau citizens and Nigerians. The elders stated this while responding to questions from media men during a press conference.
The Elders also frowned at those who are distracting the governor who is working vigorously to restore peace in the state, saying they
are not patriotic and sincere, because, the security challenges are not only
affecting Plateau state but is across several states in the country including
the President home state.
They lamented that while in the other affected states, the
stakeholders are putting their heads together and profiling solutions to the
lingering crisis, but in Plateau state, the case is sadly different as some
people are politicizing the crisis and are blaming the Governor who is working
assiduously to return peace to the state; they recalled that Dariye was
impeached and yet it does not solve the problems as killings continue all through the Governor Jonah Jang administration.
The elders said they have confidence that Governor Lalong has
the wisdom and the competence to address the situations as he has done for the
past six years and he's not leaving any stone unturned to overcome the current
challenges, what he needed at this time is prayers and support not
condemnation.
They caution the members of the Plateau State House of Assembly not to go against the will of the people, saying what the state need now is to let all the arms of government come together to find a way of addressing the situations.
The press conference was attended by several elders; prominent
among them were Prof Yohanna Izang, Vice-Chancellor Plateau State University
Bokkos, Ambassador Kase Ibrahim, Hon. Rebecca Sambo, Hon. Luka Madaki former
Commissioner, Hon Simon Itse Madaki, Chairman APC stakeholders Forum, Elder
Agwom Nyam, Chairman Ezere Elders Forum, Hon Sanda Agwom former Jos East
Council Chairman.
PRESS CONFERENCE BY JOS EAST STAKEHOLDERS ON THE SECURITY
SITUATION IN PLATEAU STATE
29th August 2012
Gentlemen of the press
We begin by thanking you immensely for honouring the invitation
of the Jos East stakeholders of APC to brief you on our position on the
unfortunate development of insecurity on the Plateau. As stakeholders in the
Plateau project, it has become necessary to be part of progress engagements
that can restore the peace and progress of our dear state.
You will recall that bloody attacks have been witnessed in the
recent past in Bassa, Jos North, Jos South, and Riyom. Although the
aforementioned local governments are all in the Northern Senatorial district of
the state, we are mindful of the fact that the security challenges are being
witnessed in other parts of the state it is a matter of national concern.
The most recent attack has again put Plateau state in the limelight
for the wrong reasons as bloodshed; violence and mutual distrust are not part
of the definition of the Plateau Spirit. The age-long spirit of accommodation
that has earned the state a reputation as the home of peace and tourism is now
being put on trial by the activities of merchants of violence who must be
condemned by all men of good conscience. As stakeholders, we believe that all
men of goodwill must arise to change the narrative of violence which
unfortunately has become recurrent since 2001.
OUR STAND
At the end of the meeting of the stakeholders of Jos East APC
which was held on the 28th August 2021, we wish to brief you on our stand as
follows
- We join other well-meaning
Nigerians to condemn the killings by whatever guise that have occurred in
the recent past in Bassa, Jos North, Jos South, Riyom, and other parts of
the state and urge all citizens to uphold the sanctity of human life which
can only be given or taken through divine providence.
- We believe that the attempts to
create a hotbed of crises in Plateau, particularly Northern zone is the handiwork of enemies of progress who are bent on undermining the peace an initiative of the current administration for pecuniary gains, rather than
trading blames, it is time to be more united irrespective of tribe,
religion or political affiliation.
- The Jos East Stakeholders Forum extends condolences to the Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Dr Simon
Bako Lalong KSGG, as well as the Government and people of Plateau over precious lives that were lost through the crises of the past few months.
We equally call on the Governor not to be distracted, but to remain firm and focus on his determination to restore peace and tranquillity in the state.
- The Jos East Stakeholders wish
to call it Member representing the Jos East in the State House of Assembly,
Hon. Abok Nuhu Ayuba, who by the grace of God is the speaker of the
Assembly, to continue to provide necessary, unalloyed legislative support
to the Governor which is our core mandate to him, through these trying
moments.
May we thank you for the auspicious audience while pledging our
partnership with the press, all men of goodwill to restore our heritage of
peace stability in our dear state.
Long live Jos East APC
Long live Plateau
State
Long live, the Federal The Republic of Nigeria.
Signed: Hon Simon Itse Madaki, Chairman APC stakeholders Forum
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