Senator Lalong attends key political events in Jos, assures Plateau will deliver 1m votes for President Tinubu
Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong, has attended a series of political and social events in Jos ahead of the arrival of President Bola Tinubu for the APC Presidential Campaign Rally scheduled to hold at the Bauchi Road Stadium Saturday.
At the Summit of Former Presiding Officers of State Houses of Assembly of Nigeria (FOPSHAN, APC), Plateau State Chapter, held at Crispan Hotel, Jos, Senator Lalong delivered a lecture on the theme, “Tinubu’s Bold Reforms: Redefining Governance and Laying the Foundation for National Prosperity.”
In his presentation, Lalong examined the various reforms introduced by President Tinubu to reposition Nigeria’s economy and governance structure, highlighting their potential benefits and the progress recorded so far.
He acknowledged that some of the reforms had come with unintended hardships for Nigerians but maintained that the gains and long-term prospects were important considerations in assessing the ongoing process of national economic recovery.
He urged members of FOPSHAN to remain committed to communicating the policies, programmes and achievements of the Tinubu administration to Nigerians, while mobilising support for the President’s re-election and other APC candidates.
The summit also featured goodwill messages from the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, and former Member of the House of Representatives, Beni Lar.
At the end of the summit, FOPSHAN reaffirmed its endorsement of President Tinubu for a second term and all APC candidates in Plateau State. The endorsement was formalised through a motion moved by Rt. Hon. Istifanus Mwansat and seconded by Rt. Hon. Saleh Yipmong.
Senator Lalong also attended the stakeholders’ meeting of Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A), held at Villa Grande Hotel, Jos, where he serves as Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
Addressing stakeholders at the meeting, Lalong expressed confidence that Plateau State would deliver at least one million votes for President Tinubu, noting that lessons from previous elections had reinforced the need for unity and collective political action across the state.
He observed that bringing stakeholders together and avoiding the division of votes would be important in achieving the target, urging party members and supporters to sustain their mobilisation efforts ahead of the forthcoming elections.
The Director General of A4A, His Excellency Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, commended the level of mobilisation and organisation in Plateau State.
He expressed appreciation to the leadership and members of the group, noting the importance of the state’s contribution to the campaign for President Tinubu and other APC candidates.
Senator Lalong also received members of PBAT Door to Door Coordinators from Plateau Southern Zone who paid him a courtesy visit. He appreciated their hardowwork towards delivering massive votes for him and the President in the forthcoming general elections.
Senator Lalong’s engagements also included attendance at the 60th birthday celebration of his colleague in the 10th National Assembly, Senator Diket Plang, who represents Plateau Central Senatorial District.
The celebration, which held at Langfield Resort, Jos, brought together political associates, friends and well-wishers to celebrate the milestone.
The series of engagements formed part of activities by APC leaders and stakeholders in Plateau State ahead of President Tinubu’s scheduled campaign rally, as party members intensify consultations and mobilisation across the state.
