By Israel Adamu, Jos
Former Senate Minority Leader Senator Simon Mwadkwon at the weekend deemed Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s re-election in 2027 as “unstoppable” citing his achievements and the Plateau State populace acceptance of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Speaking with newsmen in Jos, Plateau State, Senator Mwadkwon said the governor’s performance over the last two years has further entrenched and demonstrated his leadership qualities, and that his continuance in 2027 is unquestionably necessary to properly reposition the state.
“By all accounts, the PDP and the people of Plateau State are comfortable with his leadership style and the accomplishments he has made in just two years.
In his words “In addition, there are a number of ongoing projects that will improve the government’s reputation once they are finished” he declared.
Senator Mwadkwon expressed optimism that the People’s Democratic Party will win elections at all levels in Plateau State come 2027, saying the party’s relationship with the people of the state has been symbiotic since the inception of this democratic dispensation.
He also debunked the growing insinuation by some mischief makers that Governor Muftwang was among the governors scheming to dump the PDP for APC, adding that the governor has repeatedly dismissed the insinuation.
“It remains a baseless insinuation; the governor has repeatedly denied this. Anyway, it is not an issue to be discussed because there’s no substance in it. Our governor remains in PDP and has not discussed leaving the party with anyone to the best of my knowledge,” he declared.
On the insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the northern part of the country, Senator Mwadkwon maintained that state police will go a long way towards the myriad of security challenges, adding that those opposed to it have no compelling reason to support their position given the number of people killed, kidnapped, and properties destroyed.
He declared, “I am a strong supporter of the State Police. Nigeria will not be the first nation to implement this; at one point in time, when we had what was known as local government native authority police in Northern Nigeria, crime was at its lowest.
“The idea was that the police should be close to the people, but my position is that those against it may have hands in the killings. If those opposing it had been victims, either directly or indirectly, they would not oppose it. Human lives are sacrosanct and should be protected.”
He implored the National Assembly and the government to go to the grassroots and sample the opinion of the people on whether they want state police or not instead of relying on the elites alone to discuss the issue.
