Plateau: APC members appeal to Tinubu for ministerial appointment

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State’s 17 Local Government Areas have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint a minister from the state.

This request comes after a vacancy lasting over eight months, following former Governor Simon Lalong’s resignation to pursue a Senate seat.

The appeal was made by the Plateau APC Like-Minds group in a press release on Thursday, issued by its leader, Hon. Hassan Isa Maimadara.

The group emphasized that appointing a minister from Plateau State is essential to achieving the president’s “Renewed Hope” vision for Nigeria.

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“We recall with pride the pivotal role Plateau State played in your electoral success, delivering 307,195 votes—exceeding the 25% requirement and outperforming many other states.

“However, the absence of a minister from Plateau State has left us without representation in the Federal Executive Council, despite our significant contribution,” the statement read.

The group also reminded the President of Section 147 of the Constitution, which mandates that each state must be represented in the Federal Executive Council. They noted that Plateau State currently lacks this representation, which they find deeply concerning.

In addition to this, the group highlighted that the APC has two senators, five House of Representatives members, and 22 members in the House of Assembly from Plateau State. However, they expressed disappointment that six Assembly members have yet to be sworn in.