By Sam Kayode
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has pleaded for calm in the State in the wake of protests sparked by the recent Appeal Court judgements that invalidated the mandates of National Assembly members in the state.
In a statement issued on Wednesday in Jos by his spokesman Gyang Bere, Mutfwang acknowledged the disappointment felt by the people over the Appeal Court’s pronouncement against the members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but called for calm.
He emphasized that it was natural to be distressed and devastated when there is a feeling that the will of the people has been truncated.
Though the Judgements hasn’t gone down well as many envisaged from the outset, he urged the people not to take the law into their hands.
Mutfwang acknowledged that both partisan and non-partisan persons participated in the protest in major towns adding that, “I appeal for calm.
” I strongly urge the citizens of Plateau State not to take any steps that will adversely affect the relative peace we are enjoying today. Let’s not allow the feeling of disenchantment to degenerate into breakdown of law and order.” he advised.
Expressing unwavering faith in the judiciary, Governor Mutfwang assured the people that justice would surely prevail for the citizens of Plateau State.
He encouraged the people to be optimistic amidst the prevailing challenges and to trust the judicial process.
The Governor also noted that he was aware that some security personnel manhandled innocent persons but he however acknowledged the significant contribution of various security personnel in ensuring that there is peace in the state and urged them to be polite in controlling peaceful protesters.
Mutfwang urged the people, particularly supporters of the PDP not to resort to vandalism but rather place their trust and confidence in God Almighty, the Supreme Judge who presides over the universe.
The Governor reiterated that as long as God remains on the throne, victory is certain adding that citizens should not succumb to despair but to find solace in the knowledge that God is ever watchful and active.
