Plateau, Kano APC Governorship Candidates Concede Defeat to PDP, NNPP
Lalong congratulates Mutfwang
Seriki Adinoyi
The governorship candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau and Kano states, Dr. Nentawe Goshwe, and Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, respectively, have conceded defeat to Governors Caleb Mutfwang and Abba Kabir Yusuf, following the judgments of the Supreme Court on Friday.
This is just as a former governor of Plateau State, Senator Simon Lalong has also congratulated Governor Mutfwang on his victory.
A mammoth crowd thronged the Yakubu Gowon Airport to receive Governor Mutfwang who returned to the state yesterday afternoon.
In a statement issued yesterday, Goshwe said: “While I congratulate my elder brother, His Excellency, Caleb Mutfwang, I must appreciate and commend the peaceful and calm disposition of our supporters. I still appeal to the citizens of Plateau and our numerous well-wishers to ensure we keep the peace of our state. Let us collectively work toward a secure, united, and prosperous Plateau of our dreams because our resolve to build a cohesive and peaceful community is non-negotiable.”
In a separate statement, Lalong also congratulated Mutfwang on his victory, saying the final decision of the apex court provides the opportunity for him and all politicians to work for a united, prosperous, and inclusive Plateau.
He said that the verdict of the Supreme Court means an end to litigation and time for governance which the governor should now utilise to concentrate and deliver to the people of the state.
He urged Governor Mutfwang to embrace all sections of the state in delivering good governance and dividends of democracy to the people.
The member representing
Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam in the House of Representatives, Yusuf Adamu Gagdi has also described the Supreme Court judgment as an end to the 2023 governorship election legal tussle between the APC and PDP in the state.“It is on this premise that I wholeheartedly extend my sincerest felicitations to the Governor, His Excellency Mr. Caleb Mutfwang, on his victory at the Supreme Court and wish him a prosperous tenure, as he braces up to better the lots of Plateau people who entrusted him with their mandates.”
On his part, the APC governorship candidate in Kano State, Gawuna, while reacting to the apex court’s decision, acknowledged it as God’s will, emphasising his acceptance based on the belief that God’s decisions are flawless.
He said: “This judgment by the Supreme Court is God’s decision, and we accept it. As we prayed, we asked that if it was good for us, He should grant us from His bounty, and if not, He should replace it with something better. We are confident that God has answered our prayers. He is All-Wise. We are grateful to Allah, the Almighty.”