- Plateau State currently lacks this representation
- Appointing a minister from Plateau State is crucial to achieving the president’s “Renewed Hope” vision
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State’s 17 LGAs have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint a state minister.
This request comes after a vacancy of more than eight months, following former Governor Simon Lalong’s resignation to pursue a Senate seat.
The Plateau APC Like-Minds group made the appeal in a press release issued Thursday by its leader, Hon. Hassan Isa Maimadara.
The group emphasised that appointing a minister from Plateau State is crucial to achieving the president’s “Renewed Hope” vision for Nigeria.We recall with pride the pivotal role Plateau State played in your electoral success, delivering 307,195 votes—more than the 25% requirement and outperforming many other states.
“However, the absence of a minister from Plateau State has left us without representation in the Federal Executive Council, despite our significant contribution,” the statement read.
The group also reminded the President of Section 147 of the Constitution, which mandates that each state must be represented in the Federal Executive Council. They noted that Plateau State currently lacks this representation, which they find deeply concerning.
In addition to this, the group highlighted that the APC has two senators, five House of Representatives members, and 22 members in the House of Assembly from Plateau State. However, they expressed disappointment that six Assembly members have yet to be sworn in.