By Anthony Maliki
A Contact and Mobilization Team for Senator George Akume who is an aspirant for the office of the APC National Chairman has visited Governor Simon Bako Lalong at the Government House Rayfield to intimate him on the aspirations of the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs and also seek his support.
Leader of the delegation Senator Jack Tilley Gyado said the aim of the visit was to formally intimate him on the desire of Senator Akume to occupy the number one seat of the APC and also let him know that Plateau State has a key to his success.
This was contained in a statement by Dr. Makut Simon Macham, Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
He said Plateau State remains a big brother to Benue and Governor Lalong in particular has shown tremendous goodwill and support to the people of Benue State which saw the party winning elections in the State in 2014, untill the current Governor defected.
Gyado said Senator Akume is eminently qualified for the APC Chairmanship and will not only consolidate its hold in the North Central, but across the entire country, giving his vast experience in politics and wide connections.
He said the APC is in need of a strong leader like Senator Akume to move into the 2023 elections and ensure victory for the party in all elections.
Also speaking, Chairman of the Contact and Mobilization Committee Chief Simon Shango said Governor Lalong remains a leader of the APC family in Benue State giving the fact that the mandate of the party was stolen by the current Governor who defected to the opposition party.
Responding, Governor Lalong welcomed the team and reminded them that Plateau and Benue States still share fraternal relationships that bind them together for every endeavour even in politics.
He said having worked closely with Senator Akume for many years, he is not in doubt of his capacity to make the APC greater if given the opportunity to lead the party.
Lalong assured the team of his support and advised them to work hard not only for the victory of Senator Akume, but also for retrieving the stolen mandate of the APC from the opposition party in the 2023 elections.
He said the party still remains strong in the State, assuring them that more will be done to ensure that there is victory at the end of the day.
