David Okpashi
A group under the auspices of Arewa Youth Forum (AYF), said on Monday that appointment of Governor Simon Bako Lalong as the secretary to the government of the Federation by the senator Bola Ahmed Tinibu led government would not only bridge the political, religious and ethnic gap, but enhance the unity of the country.
The group also claimed that the sacrifices made by the Director General of the APC Campaign Council has shown competence, capacity that the governor of Plateau State has the charisma to unite the country if given the mandate to function on the SGF capacity.
"GOV Lalong is a bridge builder, a charismatic party leader, a man capable of bridging the religious, political and ethnic gap at this material times. He is a great man with capacity and competency both in private and public works..
The forum in a statement signed by its Chairman, Haruna Bature and made available to newsmen In Lafia, the group claimed that Lalong has demonstrated to be a stable loyal and trustworthy party man.
"Our dear president elect should be rest assured that he found a savant, dedicated, a man of character, and above all, a God fearing man whose competency, dedication and desire to serve his mother land should not be ignored".
The statement added that having gov Lalong as the SGF will not only balance the political narrative but will brings political and regional sensitivity.
"Lalong haven't served as a speaker, governor of Plateau State, DG of APC PCC and sacrificing his political careers, life in ensuring the emergence of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as president of the Federal Republic is a great sacrifice worthy of recognition", the statement added.
" Gov Simon Lalong has indeed down played his political interest to making sure that the president elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerges against all religious, ethic and political game that played out at all levels", the statement declared..
