The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to restore peace and improve mining activities in Plateau State if elected.
Atiku made the pledge on Tuesday at the PDP presidential rally in Jos, the state capital.
He also promised to reconstruct federal roads linking Plateau and other neighbouring states.
He said, “Despite the strategic position of Plateau State in the country, roads linking it with other parts of the country have become death traps and unmotorable.
“We will construct all roads linking Plateau and other neighbouring states because the APC has failed to construct them.
“If the people of Plateau want peace, they should vote for PDP. We promise you that we will restore peace to Plateau,” he said.
The presidential candidate said Plateau was renowned for its nice weather and ambience, a potential that could generate millions of dollars to benefit the people and the state’s economy if showcased.
“Our government, working hand in hand with the state government, would work to improve tourism nationwide to enhance internally-generated revenue and improve the lot of the people,” he said.
He, however, said if elected president, his administration would not marginalise any group but ensure that every part of the country got adequate federal appointments.
The PDP national chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, urged Plateau voters to vote for all the party’s candidates for peace and social development.
The PDP’s governorship candidate in the State, Caleb Mutfwang, said the party had never lost the presidential election in the state and Tuesday’s rally was a signal that the party would win again in 2023.
From Ado A. Musa, Dickson S. Adama & Aminu Yusuf, Jos
