Mutfwang Hails Tribunal Ruling on His Victory

Plateau State Governor-elect, Caleb Mutfwang, has described as landmark, the ruling of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Jos that dismissed the petition filed by Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) seeking the cancellation of the April 18, 2023 Governorship election that he won.

Mutfwang in a statement yesterday by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Gyang Bere, dedicated his victory to God and Plateau people who willingly entrusted him with their mandate during the polls.

He said that the decision of the panel presided over by Justice R. Irele-Ifijeh which dismissed the petition for lack of diligent prosecution shows how forthright and determined the tribunal is to dispense justice.

The Governor-elect noted that the petition which came up for pre-hearing, was said to have been abandoned; neither the petitioners nor their lawyers were in court in spite of hearing notice served on them.

In addition to dismissing the petition, a cost of N1 million was awarded against the petitioner in favour of each respondent.

Mutfwang recalled that the APM had dragged him, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in a petition filed by its counsel, Egwuaba Reuben challenging his declaration by INEC after the conduct of the 2023 Governorship election in the state.

He said as a firm believer in the rule of law, he is determined to strengthen the bonds of unity and friendship across Plateau communities for a progressive state.

He said the time is now for citizens to deeply look inward and channel their energies toward productive ventures for the rebuilding and restoration of the lost glory of Plateau State.