The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections in Plateau State, Prof. Patrick Dakum, has called on President Bola Tinubu and the speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Gabriel Dewan, to appoint a new minister and swear in the seven members-elect for equity and justice.
Prof. Dakum who made the call while speaking with LEADERSHIP Weekend in Jos and also lamented that the president’s delay in appointing a new minister to fill in the gap created by Simon Lalong’s exit is a total disservice to the Plateau people that must be remedied immediately.
According to him, it’s unfair to deny Plateau participation in the Federal Executive Council for over six years.
“This action to exclude Plateau in the running of the country’s affairs in the capacity of ministerial activities as enshrined in the constitution and is undemocratic and unacceptable. There are capable and eligible hands in the state that can handle any ministry, so why delay the appointment,” Dakum said.
Regarding the lingering non-swearing of the remaining seven members-elect to participate in the state assembly’s legislation, Dakum said for democracy to thrive, court orders must be obeyed whether palatable or unpalatable.
