Ugar Ukandi Odey, Jos
A legal practitioner and 2023 gubernatorial hopeful, Garba Pwul, SAN, has observed that irrespective of all the threats to unity and calls for cessation, Nigeria as a country will never break up, but will emerge stronger and more united as the most populous Black nation in the world.
Speaking with journalists in Jos on the occasion of Nigeria’s 61st Independence anniversary, Pwul said having come sixty one years from colonial rule, the different tribes of Nigeria can only afford to understand one another better, noting that tolerance and understanding one another will strengthen national unity and move the country forward.
Pwul also said the country will be better for all if the laws of the land are respected and allowed to work without exception, pointing out that respect for the rule of law will strengthen national institutions, give a sense of belonging to all contending interests, and enthrone justice in every aspect of the national process.
He said in the past six years, Plateau State has fared better under Governor Simon Lalong in terms of building and consolidating peace initiatives, and that the challenges that came up in recent times in the state were quickly nipped in the bud because of the administration’s proactive outlook and prompt response in activating strategic mechanisms that facilitated easy return of calm.
Having lived and worked with the people of Plateau State for a long period of time, Pwul said he has all it takes to become governor of the State in 2023, as he called on the people to believe in his ability and competence by giving him the mandate to serve as the State’s chief executive officer.
Pwul said he has worked out a comprehensive template of his gubernatorial project, and that he has a lot offer to restore peace, harmonious communal relations, and the old glory of Plateau. He also expressed the hope that better days lie ahead for the people as his government will unfold people-oriented programmes and policies to transform the environment for the good of all.
