By Pwanagba Agabus, Jos
Youths under the aegis of Plateau Regeneration Group has called on Hon Ishaya David Lalu to contest for the Mangu/Bokkos Constituency House of Representatives seat under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress ( APC ) come 2023.
The Group also described Lalu as a grassroot politician seasoned administrator and a man of the people.
In a press statement signed by the Chairman of the Group, Panshak Joel and Secretary, Emmanuel Alkali, made available to journalists in Jos, the Plateau State Capital, the Group said, their request was based on the track record and achievements of David Lalu, describing him as, “a man who has the interest of Mangu/Bokkos Federal constituency and Plateau state at heart”.
It reads that, “We want to commend Honourable David Lalu for always keeping in touch with the people at the grassroot and for his massive empowerment programmes and urge him to contest for the Mangu/Bokkos House of Representatives, seat come 2023 .
According to the group, “The call became necessary because right now what the Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency needs is a pragmatic and realistic grassroot politician that feels the pains, yearnings and aspirations of the constituents.
“We need a politician that will give quality and robust representation that will ensure dividends of democracy, which Lalu represents and stands for”.
“We call on members of the group to give their unflinching support to Hon David Lalu if he decides to contest.
“We are ready to go to the length and breadth of Mangu/Bokkos Federal constituency to ensure that Lalu emerges as our flag bearer in our party the APC as well as win the elections come 2023.
The Group further said Lalu is a credible candidate with a clear vision of all inclusive government, whom if elected will carry everybody along irrespective of their states of origin, creed, religion or party affiliation”.
They urged all its members to rally round Lalu as he has been proven to be a man of integrity and deserves the support of not only the group but the entire people of Mangu/Bokkos and Plateau state as a whole.
The Group further described Lalu as “a visionary leader and a bridge builder”, who is accessible and non-discriminatory, urging it’s members to go out and spread David Lalu’s message to all.
