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Plateau Gluber Race 2019: ABP adopts
Gen. Temlong, the ADP candidate.
By Joseph A. Adudu
December 19, 2018
The
Chairman of the All Blending Party, (ABP) Plateau State Chapter Hon. Raymond
Amark has observed that Plateau State was going through its worst moment since
its creation stressing that its honour and dignity was at its lowest ebb. He
further observed that to restore its honour and glory at this trying time, the
state needed bold decisions and life saving considerations for its greater good
adding that the only person with the capacity of bringing Plateau State out of
its current quagmire is General Jonathan Temlong, the governorship candidate under
the platform of the Action Democratic Party (ADP).
Amark
made this submission today at the ADP State Secretariat Jos in company of the
State and Local Government Officials of the party to announce a pack with the
ADP to support Temlong its gubernatorial candidate for the 2019 election.
According to the ABN chairman, “I Hon. Amark the chairman ABP Plateau State
Chapter and my state and local government executive have come here this morning
to show our collective support to the Action Democratic Party (ADP)
Gubernatorial candidate in the person of Brig-General Jon. Temlong who is running
for the seat of the governorship of our amiable state (Plateau).
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| From Left: Gen Temlong, Hon. Samuel Gyang, Leader of the ADP in Plateau state and Hon. Gideon Adamu, the Plateau state chairman of the ADP |
“Having
deliberated as ABP officials, we came to a conclusion on which way forward for
the deliverance of Plateau from the challenges we are facing as a people
therefore, our desire as Faithfull of the All Blending Party (ABP) is captured
aptly by our party motto: Restore our honour and glory.
“We
the State Party faithful under the guidance and coordination of the state Exco
and LG leadership in good faith fielded for the position of the Governor in the
2019 Plateau State gubernatorial election. Now Plateau State Executive of All
Blending Party did a deep reflection in line with our motto to restore Plateau
hope and glory. We saw hope and a very big one when our brothers of the Action Democratic
Party (ADP) fielded a man of distinction, a detribalized Nigerian, a security
technocrat and a man of character Rtd. Brigadier General Jonathan Temlong Dss,
fws. MMAS, OON.
“There
are times in our lives where the Greater good overrides our little mundane
considerations of money and just mere political participation. To Restore
Plateau Honour and glory at these trying times need bold decisions and live
saving consideration for Plateau greater good.
Having
reflected and collectively we call on All Blending Party faithful especially
our gubernatorial candidate and all our admirers to go for a greater good,
align with a future assured with Brigadier General Jonathan Temlong.
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| Hon Amark, the Plateau state Chairman of the ABP (r) with Gen Timlong at the ADP Plateau state Secretariat today |
Without
religuishing our fight to support our party Presidential Candidate Hon. Moses
Godiva Shipi, all our National and State Assembly Candidates, we hereby
announce an irrevocable pact with ADP to support the Gubernatorial candidacy of
Brigadier General Jonathan Temlong for the 2019 gubernatorial seat of Plateau
State.
I
call on the remaining 20 political parties including the ruling party to take a
step in honour by following suit in adopting and working for Brigadier General
Jonathan Temlong who by the grace of God would be sworn in as the Executive
Governor Plateau State on 29th May 2019.”
Responding,
Gen. Temlong congratulated the ABP and also appreciated the spirit of
patriotism, dedication and loyalty of its members to the cause of Plateau as
well as their belief in him to take Plateau to the promise land.
“You
have taken a historic step and it is a great step for Plateau State. We thank
you for the spirit of sacrifice.”
Temlong
stated that the policy thrust of the ADP is on security and sustainable peace,
good governance and development.
“Once
we are able to provide security and sustainable peace and also give everybody
good governance based on righteousness equity and transparency it means every
body will be included. You who are coming today do not mean you are the last.
You have equal stake as those who started this party. I want to assure you that
we would be just to everybody; we will be equitable transparent and inclusive.
The Governorship
candidate emphasized that if given the mandate, development during his
Government will be based on a people centred approached. “If given the mandate,
the people will tell my government what their needs are; not the government
telling you what your needs are. Government will always consult with you in
taking any decision. You will be part and parcel of governance; you will be
part and parcel of decision making process. Everybody will feel a sense of
belonging”. He said
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| A cross section of the State and Local Govt EXCOs and members of the ABP at the ADP secretariat today |
The
ADP gubernatorial candidate further stated that there was the need to bequeath
a legacy to our children. According to him, “we will not want that at the end
of the time which we are all buried that our children would look at our graves
and abuse us that we are the ones who ruin their today and their future. Now
that you are here, we can work together to give a better future for our
children. A future that they deserved.
“This
is not something that we are doing out of selfish interest. No, it is out of
patriotic desire and zeal to salvage Plateau and ensure that the dignity of the
Plateau man is restored. We have all the opportunities that God has given us to
exploit our potentials in secured and peaceful atmosphere.
“We
don’t want to see women and children being discriminated. We don’t want to see
people being discriminated on account of their religion because religion is a
personal conviction”.
He
urged the gathering to go for more disciples stressing that when it’s time to
vote, people should vote wisely and make sure that their vote counts. “Nobody
should on account of anything intimidate you. Nobody should tamper with your vote.
And by so doing, together, we will match on to Government House in 2019”.
Earlier in his welcome address, the state chairman of the ADP, Hon. Gideon Adamu said ABP took a wise decision stressing that the party was well structured and has a lot of positive programmes in its manifesto. He said that the party is an all inclusive one and has as a matter of policy, reserved 50 per cent of its elective positions to youths and women. Adamu said that one of the cardinal policy of the party is its supremacy over its members adding that this has become possible as the party has refused to be hijacked by money bags and ensured a level playing ground for all its members as every member is seen as a co- owner of the party
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