★Mutfwang Reaffirms His Commitment to Take Plateau to Greater Level of Development.
Okwuta Audu Jos
Plateau State Governor, Barr Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang on Sunday held Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service at Jos Rwang Pam Stadium to celebrate his victory at Supreme Court over the 2023 Governorship tussle between him and main challenger Dr Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe of All Progressive Congress.
The open air Thanksgiving service witnessed the presence of Plateau past governors like Senator Jonah David Jang, former Military Governor of Plateau state Major General Lawrence Onoja, Military chiefs both serving and retired, clergy men of God and Jos Monarch Da Jacob Gyang Buba who is the Gbong- Gwom Jos and top goverment functionaries among several others who graced history epoch making thanksgiving service.
Governor Caleb M. Mutfwang who expressed gratitude to God and the people of his state for standing by him through out the period of the legal tussle from the Tribunal’s to supreme court,said acknowledged the essential role played by the people of his state in his victory at the supreme court.
He reassured the citizens of his state of his determination to fulfill his promises, continue development initiatives, and elevate Plateau State.
Governor Mutfwang also extended his heartfelt appreciation to his family, political leaders, and supporters, saying he understood the challenges that lies ahead, but said he firmly relies on divine enablement.
Governor Mutfwang declared, “Today, I stand before you with a deep sense of commitment and gratitude, affirming our dedication to delivering on the promises we have made to you. By God’s grace, we will not let you down. We are resolute in our mission to lead Plateau into a new era, building upon the solid foundations laid by our great leaders. We will ride on their shoulders and raise Plateau to unprecedented heights.”
Governor Mutfwang added “I believe that God will provide the means, but I assure you that the unwavering determination is within us. All we need is divine enablement to carry out God’s will. Therefore, I beseech you, by the grace of God, to continue to pray for us. Together, we will work towards fulfilling the prophecies that have been bestowed upon us, individually and collectively. We shall move from healing to wholeness and soar to even greater heights.”
Rev. Dr. N.C. Thompson of Redeemed Peoples Mission led prayer for peace and socio-economic development in Plateau State.
He emphasized the crucial role of peace in education, religious freedom, and economic activities.
The prayer session encompassed Plateau State, the State Executive Council, and the entire nation.
Guest speaker at the event,Bishop Francis Wale Oke, President Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) delivered an inspiring exhortation, painting a prophetic vision of renewal for Plateau, which he said encompasses the political, economic, financial, developmental, and educational aspects of life.
Similarly,Revd. Dr. Gideon Para-Mallam led prayer session for the victims of attacks and those that are held captive.
On his part,Former Governor Senator David Jonah Jang expressed gratitude to God for the victory of Governor Mutfwang at the Supreme Court.
He urged the people to surrender their lives to Jesus Christ.
He reminisced about seeking divine intervention during his tenure and emphasized on the significance of spiritual transformation in addressing challenges.
On his part, Jos monarch his Majesty Da Jacob Gyang Buba the Gbong Gwom Jos reaffirmed the governor’s victory and recalled on Mutfwang’s commitment to peace and acknowledged the substantial responsibility that lies ahead.
Former military governor of the state General Lawrence Onoja on his part, encouraged Barrister Caleb Mutfwang and implored Christians to support him through prayer, recognizing the vital role faith plays in leadership.
The Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC held its first prayer thanksgiving service of the year on Friday, 19th January, 2024 at the Commission’s chapel in Abuja.
Speaking at the Thanksgiving service, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam said the theme of the prayer service was thanksgiving, focusing on the soul that gives thanks.
His exhortation was taken from the book of Psalms Chapter 103 verses 1-4. The NCPC boss commended the efforts of the staff of the Commission, describing them “as the best”.
He enjoined theme to be more diligent and committed to their work, especially as the Commission prepares for the 2023/2024 Main Pilgrimage exercise to Rome and Greece.
He affirmed that the Commission’s Pilgrimage exercise to Rome and Greece is on course as such the Commission is collaborating with the Italian Consulate in Lagos for visa procurement for intending pilgrims.
He explained that he met with the Consul General of Italy in Lagos recently with some of the Management staff on how to achieve a seamless visa procurement process for intending pilgrims.
He admitted that the Consul General assured of a quick and fast visa processes for the large number of intending pilgrims
. Rev Pam hinted that the Commission would make use of experienced staff for the screening of intending pilgrims in the up coming Rome and Greece Pilgrimage exercise. According to him::,” we will use the older hands in the screening of intending pilgrims to avoid casualties”.
The NCPC boss disclosed that the essence of the thanksgiving prayer was to thank God for helping the Commission to weather its storms last year.
The Third Tier Movement (TTM) has congratulated the Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang on his victory at the Supreme Court.
Rising from its meeting in Jos on Tuesday, 17th January, 2024, the group which is made up of past and current political leaders of Local Government Councils in Plateau State, particularly singled out for praise the very civil approach adopted by Governor Mutfwang during the period of this judicial process.
The (TTM) in a statement signed by its Secretary and Transition Implementation Committee Chairman of Langtang North Hon. Godwin Nanmwa Kumzhi, noted that both in words and in action, Governor Mutfwang remained calm, courteous and civil, even in the face of provocative utterances and propaganda by opponents.
The group further described Governor Mutfwang as a leader with strength of character who remains focused on Governance despite staunch efforts to distract him while also commending his commitment in addressing the insecurity challenges on the Plateau as well as the continued implementation of critical projects among which are roads constructions and rehabilitation across the State.
The meeting which was chaired by the current PDP National Vice Chairman (North Central) Hon Theophilus Dakas Shan also pledged their unalloyed support to the Governor and people of Plateau State in their aspirations and efforts towards good Governance.
Following last Friday’s Supreme Court judgement which upheld the election of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the North Central All Progressive Congress (APC) Forum has called on the governor to be magnanimous in victory.
Nentawe Yilwatda who was the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) had challenged the March 2023 election results in the court, arguing that the PDP is not qualified to contest the election because it has no valid excos, and so the party (PDP) has no structure.
The case commenced from the Election Tribunal to the Court of Appeal and eventually the Supreme Court where Mutfwang’s election was upheld by the Apex Court .
Speaking with newsmen therefore in reaction to the outcome of the judgement yesterday in Jos the Plateau State capital, the APC forum Chairman, Saleh Mandung Zazzaga, said the governor should work with all the parties in the state in order to move the state forward.
He said the election was tightly contested as well as the legal battles that followed, but that all that is part of healthy electoral process that is expected to unite all the parties as well as the winners and losers alike, rather than dividing them
And so, he said, the governor should develop the spirit of sportsmanship and draw his other contenders closer so that they can all put their hands on deck to develop the state.
According to Zazzaga, the state have several development challenges and security situations that requires the coming together of all the stakeholders irrespective of political parties or ethno-religious differences.
Zazzaga called on Governor Mutfwang to put framework in place that will seamlessly reach out to the contenders at the polls, especially Nentawe Yilwatda and Dr Patrick Dakum of the Labour Party, because they are both embodiment of knowledge too and their wealth of knowledge is needed for the advancement of the state
He urged the governor to also sincerely appreciate the congratulatory messages from Yilwatda and the Plateau State APC leader, the immediate past governor of the state and Senator representing the Plateau southern zone, Simon Lalong, saying their move is a pointer to their interest in the oneness and progress of the state.
The Chairman also urged the governor to seek the wise counsel of people like former governor and senator Joshua Dariye, Jonah Jang, Jeremiah Useni, among others, saying their guidance and advice is also vital.
He called on all his party (the APC) leaders, members and supporters to join hands with the governor as he initiates, plan and executes policies that will uplift the state and bring the dividends of democracy to the people.
Following last Friday’s Supreme Court judgement which upheld the election of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the North Central All Progressive Congress (APC) Forum has called on the governor to be magnanimous in victory.
Nentawe Yilwatda who was the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) had challenged the March 2023 election results in the court, arguing that the PDP is not qualified to contest the election because it has no valid excos, and so the party (PDP) has no structure.
The case commenced from the Election Tribunal to the Court of Appeal and eventually the Supreme Court where Mutfwang’s election was upheld by the Apex Court .
Speaking with newsmen therefore in reaction to the outcome of the judgement yesterday in Jos the Plateau State capital, the APC forum Chairman, Saleh Mandung Zazzaga, said the governor should work with all the parties in the state in order to move the state forward.
He said the election was tightly contested as well as the legal battles that followed, but that all that is part of healthy electoral process that is expected to unite all the parties as well as the winners and losers alike, rather than dividing them
And so, he said, the governor should develop the spirit of sportsmanship and draw his other contenders closer so that they can all put their hands on deck to develop the state.
According to Zazzaga, the state have several development challenges and security situations that requires the coming together of all the stakeholders irrespective of political parties or ethno-religious differences.
Zazzaga called on Governor Mutfwang to put framework in place that will seamlessly reach out to the contenders at the polls, especially Nentawe Yilwatda and Dr Patrick Dakum of the Labour Party, because they are both embodiment of knowledge too and their wealth of knowledge is needed for the advancement of the state
He urged the governor to also sincerely appreciate the congratulatory messages from Yilwatda and the Plateau State APC leader, the immediate past governor of the state and Senator representing the Plateau southern zone, Simon Lalong, saying their move is a pointer to their interest in the oneness and progress of the state.
The Chairman also urged the governor to seek the wise counsel of people like former governor and senator Joshua Dariye, Jonah Jang, Jeremiah Useni, among others, saying their guidance and advice is also vital.
He called on all his party (the APC) leaders, members and supporters to join hands with the governor as he initiates, plan and executes policies that will uplift the state and bring the dividends of democracy to the people.
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Following last Friday’s Supreme Court judgement which upheld the election of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the North Central All Progressive Congress (APC) Forum has called on the governor to be magnanimous in victory.
Nentawe Yilwatda who was the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) had challenged the March 2023 election results in the court, arguing that the PDP is not qualified to contest the election because it has no valid excos, and so the party (PDP) has no structure.
The case commenced from the Election Tribunal to the Court of Appeal and eventually the Supreme Court where Mutfwang’s election was upheld by the Apex Court .
Speaking with newsmen therefore in reaction to the outcome of the judgement yesterday in Jos the Plateau State capital, the APC forum Chairman, Saleh Mandung Zazzaga, said the governor should work with all the parties in the state in order to move the state forward.
He said the election was tightly contested as well as the legal battles that followed, but that all that is part of healthy electoral process that is expected to unite all the parties as well as the winners and losers alike, rather than dividing them
And so, he said, the governor should develop the spirit of sportsmanship and draw his other contenders closer so that they can all put their hands on deck to develop the state.
According to Zazzaga, the state have several development challenges and security situations that requires the coming together of all the stakeholders irrespective of political parties or ethno-religious differences.
Zazzaga called on Governor Mutfwang to put framework in place that will seamlessly reach out to the contenders at the polls, especially Nentawe Yilwatda and Dr Patrick Dakum of the Labour Party, because they are both embodiment of knowledge too and their wealth of knowledge is needed for the advancement of the state
He urged the governor to also sincerely appreciate the congratulatory messages from Yilwatda and the Plateau State APC leader, the immediate past governor of the state and Senator representing the Plateau southern zone, Simon Lalong, saying their move is a pointer to their interest in the oneness and progress of the state.
The Chairman also urged the governor to seek the wise counsel of people like former governor and senator Joshua Dariye, Jonah Jang, Jeremiah Useni, among others, saying their guidance and advice is also vital.
He called on all his party (the APC) leaders, members and supporters to join hands with the governor as he initiates, plan and executes policies that will uplift the state and bring the dividends of democracy to the people.
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APC FORUM URGES MUTFWANG TO WORK WITH ALL PARTIES FOR ADVANCEMENT OF PLATEAU
Following last Friday’s Supreme Court judgement which upheld the election of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the North Central All Progressive Congress (APC) Forum has called on the governor to be magnanimous in victory.
Nentawe Yilwatda who was the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) had challenged the March 2023 election results in the court, arguing that the PDP is not qualified to contest the election because it has no valid excos, and so the party (PDP) has no structure.
The case commenced from the Election Tribunal to the Court of Appeal and eventually the Supreme Court where Mutfwang’s election was upheld by the Apex Court .
Speaking with newsmen therefore in reaction to the outcome of the judgement yesterday in Jos the Plateau State capital, the APC forum Chairman, Saleh Mandung Zazzaga, said the governor should work with all the parties in the state in order to move the state forward.
He said the election was tightly contested as well as the legal battles that followed, but that all that is part of healthy electoral process that is expected to unite all the parties as well as the winners and losers alike, rather than dividing them
And so, he said, the governor should develop the spirit of sportsmanship and draw his other contenders closer so that they can all put their hands on deck to develop the state.
According to Zazzaga, the state have several development challenges and security situations that requires the coming together of all the stakeholders irrespective of political parties or ethno-religious differences.
Zazzaga called on Governor Mutfwang to put framework in place that will seamlessly reach out to the contenders at the polls, especially Nentawe Yilwatda and Dr Patrick Dakum of the Labour Party, because they are both embodiment of knowledge too and their wealth of knowledge is needed for the advancement of the state
The Chairman also urged the governor to seek the wise counsel of people like former governor and senator Joshua Dariye, Jonah Jang, Jeremiah Useni, among others, saying their guidance and advice is also vital.
He urged the governor to also sincerely appreciate the congratulatory messages from Yilwatda and the Plateau State APC leader, the immediate past governor of the state and Senator representing the Plateau southern zone, Simon Lalong, saying their move is a pointer to their interest in the oneness and progress of the state.
He called on all his party (the APC) leaders, members and supporters to join hands with the governor as he initiates, plan and executes policies that will uplift the state and bring the dividends of democracy to the people.
The executive Secretary of Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission Rev Yakubu Pam has charged the People of Plateau state to celebrate the victory of Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s Supreme Court Moderately as the Victory was neither for Peoples Democratic party nor for All Progressive Congress but for the people of Plateau state.
Rev Pam in an interview with newsmen at his country home in Tahei Gyel district of Jos South LGA of Plateau state, said his state and the people have gone through pains and security challenges in the past few weeks and called on the people of his state to allow God to bring back to their hearts.
He charged Governor Mutfwang to carry everything body along on the Plateau, saying Mutfwang administration belongs to all the people of Plateau and urged them to the administration their maximum support.
Rev Pam also called on Nigerians to use this season of Armed forces rememberance day ceremony to remember the sacrifices of the Nigerian soldiers to keep this nation in peace.
He charged Nigerians to show love to their neighbors at all times, stressing that by so doing Nigerians would be at peace with One another.
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has restated his commitment towards championing improved welfare package for both retired and active security personnel for effective service delivery.
Governor Mutfwang stated this on Monday in Jos while marking this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Jos.
He underscored his administration’s commitment towards providing essential support to enable serving officers to fulfill their constitutional duties amidst provocations from terrorist elements targeting innocent communities.
He applauded the professionalism of security officers, especially the General Officer Commanding 3rd Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN Commander Major Gen. A E. Abubakar, and stressed the need for proactive approach in identifying and addressing any issues among the ranks to ensure optimal service delivery.
“We will continue to honor our fallen heroes who sacrificed for our nation’s security,” affirmed Governor Mutfwang. He used the opportunity to convey condolences to the families of those who lost their lives or were injured in service.
Governor Mutfwang called on the people of Plateau State to support government initiatives aimed at restoring lasting peace.
Similarly, Former Plateau Governor, Senator. Jonah David Jang, lauded the efforts of serving officers in addressing the nation’s current security challenges.
He called for closer collaboration between serving and retired officers to contribute to the fight against terrorism and other criminal activities.
Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Plateau State Col. CNC Sati B. Yilwat expressed gratitude to Governor Mutfwang for his intervention towards improving the living conditions of his members.
He reassured the contribution of his members towards a peaceful and a united Plateau. Several dignatories from both serving Senior Army Officers and retired, traditional rulers graced the event .
Supreme Court Verdict: Governor Mutfwang Receives A Rousing Welcome In Jos on Saturday.
As Mutfwang Promises to turn around the Fortunes of the People of Plateau.
Okwuta Audu Jos
Plateau Citizens in their thousands on Saturday trooped out to Jos General Yakubu Gowon Heipang Airport to welcome Governor Caleb Mutfwang back to Jos the Plateau state capital from Abuja in celebration of his Victory at Supreme Court from where his mandate was affirmed on Friday as the duly elected Governor of Plateau state.
Mutfwang whose chartered Rano Air Aircraft touched down at Heipang Airport by noon on Saturday was accorded a tulmotius welcome into Jos by his party chieftains and well wishers including elders of the state which cut across groups and religious leaders on the Plateau.
Mutfwang speaking at a reception in his honor at Rayfilled Langfield Resort said even though attempts were made to steal his mandate, God and the Justices of the Supreme Court helped in rescuing for him his mandate that was quashed at the Court of Appeal.
According to him , on the 3rd of February, next month they will all troop out again in their numbers to return Senator Simon Mwadkwon back to the Senate.
” On the third of February, we are going out to re elect and reconfirm Simon Mwadkwon as Senator of Northern Plateau.by the grace of God, we will return to the polling units we will also reelect Musa Agah as member, Bassa -Jos North federal Constituency at National Assembly by the grace of God.”
According to Mutfwang, “there are forces working to ensure that we don’t stand this election. but if God is for us No man can be against us by the grace of God we will contest that election, not only contest, we will contest it merely to reconfirm what you did earlier on in March of last year, and by God’s grace, we will emerge victorious”
“People who are holding our mandates know that we did not give them our mandates to We know those that we gave our mandates and we still regard them as our representatives and by the grace of God, we will continue to ensure that they represent us one way or the other they will represent us.”
He thanked the Peoples Democratic Party who stood with them all through the struggle periods saying. Many people heard about the issue of structure and they believed our opponents.
” They thought we were telling them lies. “Well, yesterday, the Supreme Court gave their judgement and we came out victorious and that will continue to be our story by the grace of God. We have always believed in the judiciary as an institution, we will continue to believe in the judiciary. And we want to thank God for what the Supreme Court did yesterday. And we are trusting them. We’re trusting God, that I am sure when some of the justices see the rejoicing on the streets of Plateau,Kano, Zamfara. they will hold their heads high. They will know that they did what God wanted them to do. and our prayer is , may they complete what they have started. May the Lordship bring rejoicing to every state that is in need of rejoicing.”
” People think that I’m politicking. When I say thank you to Mr. President, is not about politics. The Nigerian president is one of the strongest presidents on Earth. There was a time that the Nigerian President was almost declared a non-nigerian.
“That is how powerful he can be. But I want to thank the President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I know how he was pushed. I know how they tried to use his name to intimidate the judiciary. I stand on record to say he refused to intrude into the political space into the judicial space. That is why Their Lordships could deliver their judgments without fear or favor. But that is not to say that we do not salute the courage of their lordships. They had the courage to deliver justice according to law. We are grateful to them. We are grateful to this President. We are grateful to the judiciary.”
” There may be people who have not done well. But we cannot throw the baby and the bathwater. And when we lose hope in the judiciary, the hope of the common man is lost.but yesterday, Our hope, our respect, our belief in justice was restored . and I trust God, that this will mark a new beginning in the rebirth of our nation”
He thanked Plateau citizens and everyone for according him a rousing welcome back home.
” What it has done to me is that they have shown their support me. It has energize me, it has provoked me that for the rest of my life, by the grace of God, I will live for the interest of my life to serve the people of Plateau. I will ensure that by the grace of God, what God has destined for plateau, that I will make sure I work day and night to make it a reality. That God enabling me, we shall end the attacks on plateau, that God enabling me, we shall eradicate poverty on the Plateau, that God enabling me we shall eradicate illiteracy on the plateau. that God helping me, we will make sure that we have fantastic healthcare facilities on the Plateau, that God helping me, our children will be educated to the best level ever they can attain. That God helping me that our women will rejoice and our youth will be enabled. Plateau will be great again. We will start from where Baba Jang left, we’ll catch up where he left. But by the grace of God, we’ll exceed where he left because Plateau people deserve better.” Mutfwang stressed. . According to Mutfwang, the reproach of the previous years by the grace of God, he will ensure that they are rolled away and that Plateau will become a state that people desire to come and stay within her borders.
He thanked the people of Plateau and the rest of Nigerians for the love shown to him and his administration as the people of Nigeria stood with Plateau in their moment of travails.
” God will not forget you. God will do something in Plateau that you will be proud to associate with Plateau “ Elderstatesman Amb Yahaya Kwande, Plateau former Governor Senator Jonah Jang, the state Party Chairman Chris Hassan and several prominent sons and daughters of Plateau who spoke at the reception for Mutfwang, encouraged to remain focus in working for the good of the People of Plateau as they promised to give Governor Mutfwang all the needed support to succeed in his administration on the Plateau.
As Mutfwang Promises to turn around the Fortunes of the People of Plateau.
Onoja Audu Jos
Plateau Citizens in their thousands on Saturday troops out to Jos General Yakubu Gowon Heipang Airport to welcome Governor Caleb Mutfwang back to Jos the Plateau state capital from Abuja in celebration of his Victory at Supreme Court from where his mandate was affirmed on Friday as the duly elected Governor of Plateau state.
Mutfwang whose chartered Rano Air Aircraft touched down at Heipang Airport by noon on Saturday was accorded a tulmotius welcome into Jos by his party chieftains and well wishers including elders of the state which cut across groups and religious leaders on the Plateau.
Mutfwang speaking at a reception in his honor at Rayfilled Langfield Resort said even though attempts were made to steal his mandate, God and the Justices of the Supreme Court helped in rescuing for him his mandate that was quashed at the Court of Appeal.
According to him , on the 3rd of February, next month they will all troop out again in their numbers to return Senator Simon Mwadkwon back to the Senate.
” On the third of February, we are going out to re elect and reconfirm Simon Mwadkwon as Senator of Northern Plateau.by the grace of God, we will return to the polling units we will also reelect Musa Agah as member, Bassa -Jos North federal Constituency at National Assembly by the grace of God.”
According to Mutfwang, “there are forces working to ensure that we don’t stand this election. but if God is for us No man can be against us by the grace of God we will contest that election, not only contest, we will contest it merely to reconfirm what you did earlier on in March of last year, and by God’s grace, we will emerge victorious”
“People who are holding our mandates know that we did not give them our mandates to We know those that we gave our mandates and we still regard them as our representatives and by the grace of God, we will continue to ensure that they represent us one way or the other they will represent us.”
He thanked the Peoples Democratic Party who stood with them all through the struggle periods saying. Many people heard about the issue of structure and they believed our opponents.
” They thought we were telling them lies. “Well, yesterday, the Supreme Court gave their judgement and we came out victorious and that will continue to be our story by the grace of God. We have always believed in the judiciary as an institution, we will continue to believe in the judiciary. And we want to thank God for what the Supreme Court did yesterday. And we are trusting them. We’re trusting God, that I am sure when some of the justices see the rejoicing on the streets of Plateau,Kano, Zamfara. they will hold their heads high. They will know that they did what God wanted them to do. and our prayer is , may they complete what they have started. May the Lordship bring rejoicing to every state that is in need of rejoicing.”
” People think that I’m politicking. When I say thank you to Mr. President, is not about politics. The Nigerian president is one of the strongest presidents on Earth. There was a time that the Nigerian President was almost declared a non-nigerian.
“That is how powerful he can be. But I want to thank the President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I know how he was pushed. I know how they tried to use his name to intimidate the judiciary. I stand on record to say he refused to intrude into the political space into the judicial space. That is why Their Lordships could deliver their judgments without fear or favor. But that is not to say that we do not salute the courage of their lordships. They had the courage to deliver justice according to law. We are grateful to them. We are grateful to this President. We are grateful to the judiciary.”
” There may be people who have not done well. But we cannot throw the baby and the bathwater. And when we lose hope in the judiciary, the hope of the common man is lost.but yesterday, Our hope, our respect, our belief in justice was restored . and I trust God, that this will mark a new beginning in the rebirth of our nation”
He thanked Plateau citizens and everyone for according him a rousing welcome back home.
” What it has done to me is that they have shown their support me. It has energize me, it has provoked me that for the rest of my life, by the grace of God, I will live for the interest of my life to serve the people of Plateau. I will ensure that by the grace of God, what God has destined for plateau, that I will make sure I work day and night to make it a reality. That God enabling me, we shall end the attacks on plateau, that God enabling me, we shall eradicate poverty on the Plateau, that God enabling me we shall eradicate illiteracy on the plateau. that God helping me, we will make sure that we have fantastic healthcare facilities on the Plateau, that God helping me, our children will be educated to the best level ever they can attain. That God helping me that our women will rejoice and our youth will be enabled. Plateau will be great again. We will start from where Baba Jang left, we’ll catch up where he left. But by the grace of God, we’ll exceed where he left because Plateau people deserve better.” Mutfwang stressed. . According to Mutfwang, the reproach of the previous years by the grace of God, he will ensure that they are rolled away and that Plateau will become a state that people desire to come and stay within her borders.
He thanked the people of Plateau and the rest of Nigerians for the love shown to him and his administration as the people of Nigeria stood with Plateau in their moment of travails.
” God will not forget you. God will do something in Plateau that you will be proud to associate with Plateau “
Elderstatesman Amb Yahaya Kwande, Plateau former Governor Senator Jonah Jang, the state Party Chairman Chris Hassan and several prominent sons and daughters of Plateau who spoke at the reception for Mutfwang, encouraged him to remain focus in working for the good of the People of Plateau as they promised to give Governor Mutfwang all the needed support to succeed in his administration on the Plateau.
REJOINDER TO A TEXT OF PRESS RELEASE ON THE 7TH JANUARY, 2024 BY COALITION OF FULANI GROUPS OVER A TACTICAL APPROACH OF ETHNIC CLEANSING OF FULANI HERDERS ON THE PLATEAU, HELD AT SHARNA PALACE
The attention of the Berom Youths Moulder-Association (BYM) and the Forum of Bokkos Development Association and the Mwagavwul Youths Movement has been drawn to a press release credited to the Coalition of Fulani Groups in Plateau State in which a wide range of claims and allegations were made against the people of Barkin Ladi Bokkos and Mangu LGAs as well as the Government of Plateau State.
Ordinarily, this Press Release would have passed without a single comment from us, except that the unsuspecting public and indeed, the International Community would have been mislead into believing that the barbaric and dastardly massacre of Christmas-Eve meted out on the people of Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu LGAs are justified on the spurious grounds adduced by the so-call Coalition. This is because, the concocted, illogical and fictitious Press Release issued on the 7th day of January was just an attempt to cover, confuse, misdirect and downplay the heinous crimes committed by their bandits, and therefore, there was no sincere place for their pretentious condolences which actually amount to a hidden sense of mockery and hypocrisy as they spoke from both sides of the mouth.
By the misleading account of the so-call Coalition, how can this be true that a total number of 8 Districts have suddenly risen against the Fulani or their purported number of cattle herds without any reason? They should be honest enough to tell the world why this could even be the case. Could it be that the terrorist activities and banditry that has come to be associated with the majority of the Fulani, is indeed, their push-factor? To the best of our knowledge, Fulani herders have been hosted by our communities for decades, but have now, in our view, counted themselves unworthy of the hospitality and accommodation of the native peoples who are largely sedentary peasant farmers.
From a wide range of experiences and parallels in other States and Regions of Nigeria that Fulani militants unleash terror on weak and harmless villages, annexed their lands and denied them access in those territories. In Plateau, there are over 102 Hamlets and villages that have been completely sacked and are being occupied by the Fulani. In addition, a peace loving and very kind Paramount Ruler of Bokkos LGA, HRH Da Lazarus Agai was gruesomely killed in cold-blood on his farm while a District Head and Village Head were both killed in similar circumstances. Sadly today, over 200 of their subjects have also been massacred by the same bandits and terrorist elements whom the Fulani Coalition is advocating for their protection, and also be allowed to continue terrorizing the entire place. It’s a notorious fact that Fulani militants have been launching attacks and raiding Hamlets and Villages, committing all sorts of human rights abuses with the hope of displacing the natives, grabbing their lands and taking over the economic activities of those areas. So, it is very ironical for the victims of FULANI aggression and agenda to be portrayed as the aggressors in their own traditional homesteads and farmlands? This is, of course, a “PERFECT” work of their cheap propaganda, which is now common knowledge all over Nigeria
It’s mind-blowing and, indeed, mischievous to brandish statistics with little or no substantiation or evidence. It should, however, be understood that the aim of their Press Release was to fuel their propaganda machine, and to probably diffuse attention from the victims of their terror in Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu LGAs. Knowing the killer Fulani herdsmen for who they are, who will imagine that over 350 Fulani are killed, and thousands of their cattle rustled with over 115 in one day all rustled or killed, and unbelievably wait until January 7th for a so-call Coalition to make a Press Release on their behalf. Who on Earth will ever believe this? Is this not a diversionary tactics from the alarming Christmas-Eve killings and plunder that claimed 257 aside the over 100 injured,talk less of over 19,000 displaced and valuables worth Millions of Naira destroyed?
It’s undisputed that the Fulani lack customary rights and authority over lands and territories in all our villages and Communities except those acquired through purchase, gifts and goodwill. Little wonder, therefore, that Fulani militants have chosen terror as a means of conquest land acquisitions in this 21st Century, where constitutionalism, civilization and civility is the hallmark of modern society.
Furthermore, we are abundantly aware that Government at all levels has been concerned and making deliberate efforts to bring relief and succour to victims of terror attacks and not to support aggressors, militants and bandits or their collaborators. Therefore, the ploy of the so-call Coalition trying to paint or evenout humanitarian situation is, indeed, misleading and very shameless. To make things worse, the fictitious and propagandist statistics make the whole claims and allegations laughable and ridiculous.
For the avoidance of doubt, here is what is established, and can be verified by all and sundry about the Christmas-Eve massacre that occurred in 39 villages of Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu LGAs: a) Barkin Ladi: 19 people killed, 6 injured, 2851 displaced aside homes and other valuables destroyed in 3 villages attacked
b). Bokkos: 187 killed, over 100 injured, over 15, 231 displaced from 31 villages raided.
c). Mangu: 52 killed, over 1900 displaced from 4 villages completely overran.
Our singular prayer is for Government to halt Fulani militants from raiding our Hamlets and Villages, killing our people and displacing as well as disrupting our livelihoods. Their sponsors and networks within and outside Nigeria should be bursted while the perpetrators and local accomplices be brought to justice.
In conclusion, permit us at this juncture to unequivocally state that, our people are at the receiving end of Fulani terror orchestrated and unleashed through their bandits, local and International compradors. The will of the Nigerian State and Government is, indeed, on trial as to whether these terrorists would go on unchecked or that Security agents will rise to the occasion to guarantee the safety of lives and property of citizens in this country. We call on our people to remain very vigilant and ready to defend themselves if they have to under the circumstance we have found ourselves.
By:
Barr Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, President of Berom Youths Moulder-Association
Mr. Philip S Julson, Chairman Forum of Community Development Association Chairmen, Bokkos LGA
Dawap Sunday Dankaka, President Mwagavwul Youth Movement
REJOINDER TO A TEXT OF PRESS RELEASE ON THE 7TH JANUARY, 2024 BY COALITION OF FULANI GROUPS OVER A TACTICAL APPROACH OF ETHNIC CLEANSING OF FULANI HERDERS ON THE PLATEAU, HELD AT SHARNA PALACE
The attention of the Berom Youths Moulder-Association (BYM) and the Forum of Bokkos Development Association and the Mwagavwul Youths Movement has been drawn to a press release credited to the Coalition of Fulani Groups in Plateau State in which a wide range of claims and allegations were made against the people of Barkin Ladi Bokkos and Mangu LGAs as well as the Government of Plateau State.
Ordinarily, this Press Release would have passed without a single comment from us, except that the unsuspecting public and indeed, the International Community would have been mislead into believing that the barbaric and dastardly massacre of Christmas-Eve meted out on the people of Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu LGAs are justified on the spurious grounds adduced by the so-call Coalition. This is because, the concocted, illogical and fictitious Press Release issued on the 7th day of January was just an attempt to cover, confuse, misdirect and downplay the heinous crimes committed by their bandits, and therefore, there was no sincere place for their pretentious condolences which actually amount to a hidden sense of mockery and hypocrisy as they spoke from both sides of the mouth.
By the misleading account of the so-call Coalition, how can this be true that a total number of 8 Districts have suddenly risen against the Fulani or their purported number of cattle herds without any reason? They should be honest enough to tell the world why this could even be the case. Could it be that the terrorist activities and banditry that has come to be associated with the majority of the Fulani, is indeed, their push-factor? To the best of our knowledge, Fulani herders have been hosted by our communities for decades, but have now, in our view, counted themselves unworthy of the hospitality and accommodation of the native peoples who are largely sedentary peasant farmers.
From a wide range of experiences and parallels in other States and Regions of Nigeria that Fulani militants unleash terror on weak and harmless villages, annexed their lands and denied them access in those territories. In Plateau, there are over 102 Hamlets and villages that have been completely sacked and are being occupied by the Fulani. In addition, a peace loving and very kind Paramount Ruler of Bokkos LGA, HRH Da Lazarus Agai was gruesomely killed in cold-blood on his farm while a District Head and Village Head were both killed in similar circumstances. Sadly today, over 200 of their subjects have also been massacred by the same bandits and terrorist elements whom the Fulani Coalition is advocating for their protection, and also be allowed to continue terrorizing the entire place. It’s a notorious fact that Fulani militants have been launching attacks and raiding Hamlets and Villages, committing all sorts of human rights abuses with the hope of displacing the natives, grabbing their lands and taking over the economic activities of those areas. So, it is very ironical for the victims of FULANI aggression and agenda to be portrayed as the aggressors in their own traditional homesteads and farmlands? This is, of course, a “PERFECT” work of their cheap propaganda, which is now common knowledge all over Nigeria
It’s mind-blowing and, indeed, mischievous to brandish statistics with little or no substantiation or evidence. It should, however, be understood that the aim of their Press Release was to fuel their propaganda machine, and to probably diffuse attention from the victims of their terror in Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu LGAs. Knowing the killer Fulani herdsmen for who they are, who will imagine that over 350 Fulani are killed, and thousands of their cattle rustled with over 115 in one day all rustled or killed, and unbelievably wait until January 7th for a so-call Coalition to make a Press Release on their behalf. Who on Earth will ever believe this? Is this not a diversionary tactics from the alarming Christmas-Eve killings and plunder that claimed 257 aside the over 100 injured,talk less of over 19,000 displaced and valuables worth Millions of Naira destroyed?
It’s undisputed that the Fulani lack customary rights and authority over lands and territories in all our villages and Communities except those acquired through purchase, gifts and goodwill. Little wonder, therefore, that Fulani militants have chosen terror as a means of conquest land acquisitions in this 21st Century, where constitutionalism, civilization and civility is the hallmark of modern society.
Furthermore, we are abundantly aware that Government at all levels has been concerned and making deliberate efforts to bring relief and succour to victims of terror attacks and not to support aggressors, militants and bandits or their collaborators. Therefore, the ploy of the so-call Coalition trying to paint or evenout humanitarian situation is, indeed, misleading and very shameless. To make things worse, the fictitious and propagandist statistics make the whole claims and allegations laughable and ridiculous.
For the avoidance of doubt, here is what is established, and can be verified by all and sundry about the Christmas-Eve massacre that occurred in 39 villages of Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu LGAs: a) Barkin Ladi: 19 people killed, 6 injured, 2851 displaced aside homes and other valuables destroyed in 3 villages attacked
b). Bokkos: 187 killed, over 100 injured, over 15, 231 displaced from 31 villages raided.
c). Mangu: 52 killed, over 1900 displaced from 4 villages completely overran.
Our singular prayer is for Government to halt Fulani militants from raiding our Hamlets and Villages, killing our people and displacing as well as disrupting our livelihoods. Their sponsors and networks within and outside Nigeria should be bursted while the perpetrators and local accomplices be brought to justice.
In conclusion, permit us at this juncture to unequivocally state that, our people are at the receiving end of Fulani terror orchestrated and unleashed through their bandits, local and International compradors. The will of the Nigerian State and Government is, indeed, on trial as to whether these terrorists would go on unchecked or that Security agents will rise to the occasion to guarantee the safety of lives and property of citizens in this country. We call on our people to remain very vigilant and ready to defend themselves if they have to under the circumstance we have found ourselves.
By:
Barr Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, President of Berom Youths Moulder-Association
Mr. Philip S Julson, Chairman Forum of Community Development Association Chairmen, Bokkos LGA
Dawap Sunday Dankaka, President Mwagavwul Youth Movement
Plateau Youth Groups under aegis of Berom Youths Moulders Association (BYM) and Forum of Bokkos Development Association have accused Coalition of Fulani Groups of spreading falsehood in the media all in a bid to mislead the public and the international community to cover up the barbaric and dastardly massacre of Plateau natives in Bokkos, Barkinladi and Mangu LGAs on last Christmas Eve in Plateau state.
Leader of the Plateau Groups Barr Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri who led other Plateau Youths groups to a Press conference on Thursday at NUJ Press Center in Jos ,said the Fulani Coalition group media briefing last Sunday in Jos was full of lies, cover up and deceit.
” The Fulani Coalition group Media conference in Jos last Sunday was an attempt to cover, confuse, misdirect and downplay the heinous crimes committed by their bandits, and therefore there was no sincerity in the Fulani’s pretentious condolences which actually amounted to a hidden sense of mockery and hypocricy,” accusing them of speaking from both sides of the mouth.
He noted that the misleading account of the so called Fulani coalition that 8 districts suddenly rose up against the Fulanis or their purported number of cattle herds without any reason is totally false.
He charged the Fulani to be honest enough to tell the world the truth about the December massacre of the natives in Bokkos, Barkin Ladi and Mangu by their hired Militias rather than lying to the world about what their people did to the natives on the Plateau.
To the best of our knowledge, Fulani headers have been hosted by local communities for decades, but now Fulanis have counted themselves unworthy of the hospitality and acomodation of the natives peoples who are largely sedentary peasant famers .
He accused Fulani militias of unleashing terror on weak and harmless villages, annex their lands and deny them access to those territories not only in plateau but in other states of Nigeria.
According to him, in Plateau alone there are over 102 hamlets/ and villages that have been completely sacked and are being occupied by the Fulanis.
The Plateau youth group leader also accused Fulani headers of killing Bokkos paramount ruler Da Lazarus Agai and as well killed a district head and village head in similar circumstances few years ago.
According to him, the Fulani group is mischievous to brandish statistics with little or no evidence to substantiate that quite a number of their people have been killed.
He insisted that Fulani lacks customary rights and authority over Plateau lands and territories in their villages and communities except those acquired through purchase, gifts and good wil.
The Plateau youth groups leader called on government to halt Fulani militants from further raiding their villages killing their people and displacing and as well disrupting the livelihood of their people.
He also called on the government to go after sponsors and networks of the Fulani militia withing and outside Nigeria and to arrest the the perpetrators and their local accomplices and bring them to justice
Kwararafa Reporters 