On Saturday, Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, was met by a vast crowd of supporters at Yakubu Gowon Airport Heipang. The Governor was returning to the state a week after the Court of Appeal nullified his election.
Gathered at the airport and other significant points throughout Jos and the surrounding area, the supporters pledged their backing to Mutfwang and voiced their confidence in the Supreme Court to deliver fairness and justice.
News on the Plateau confirms that Mutfwang initially won the election by securing 525,299 votes against the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda’s 481,370 votes.
Despite his victory being upheld at the election tribunal, an Appeal Court panel overruled this. Speaking to reporters at the airport, Mutfwang deemed the Appeal Court’s ruling a ‘temporary setback,’ and reassured his people that his mandate will be restored.
Mutfwang: Plateau People’s Mandate Will Be Restored
In a passionate address to his supporters, Mutfwang thanked the people of Plateau State for their prayers and support.
He described whatever had happened as a temporary huddle and reassured the people that God would restore his mandate.
The governor said, “I am excited to be back home, I feel so loved by the people and I have come to say thank you to the Plateau people. I have come back home to say thank you to the good people of Plateau State for their prayers, and for standing with us.
“I want to also thank our friends across Nigeria and across the world who have stood with us, they have shown interest in what is happening on the Plateau and I want to say a big thank you.
“I want to assure you that we began this project with God on our side and I want to assure you that God is still on our side and that by his grace, Plateau people will smile, by his grace, Plateau people will rejoice
“For we bear no grudges against anyone and we have confidence in the judiciary despite all that has happened. God who controls the hearts of men is going to ensure that what will bring joy to the people of Plateau State is done.
they have shown interest in what is happening on the Plateau and I want to say a big thank you.
“I want to assure you that we began this project with God on our side and I want to assure you that God is still on our side and that by his grace, Plateau people will smile, by his grace, Plateau people will rejoice.
“For we bear no grudges against anyone and we have confidence in the judiciary despite all that has happened. God who controls the hearts of men is going to ensure that what will bring joy to the people of Plateau State is done.
“I, therefore, encourage you to stay steadfast in prayer, there is no need for evil talk, and we will not reply to those who mean evil for us. We will continue to encourage our people to remain calm. This is our land, we will not allow anybody to destroy it, therefore we must stay together.”
He continued “There are people who are not happy with our unity. I want to plead with the people of Plateau that let us stay together. I am proud and excited that you have made me your leader. I am proud of all Plateau people.
“Across the divides of faith, I have seen Muslims rise up in our defence, I have seen Christians rise up in our defence. I have seen elders, I have seen women and I have seen youths and I say this is the Plateau direction we want to go.
“I, therefore, urge us to remain united and peaceful. Every journey from bondage to freedom has hiccups and there are many hurdles we must cross, and whatever we have experienced so far is a temporary huddle and by the grace of God we will reach the promised land
