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The immediate past Secretary to the Government of Plateau State, Rufus Bature a one time state Legislator who represented the Barkin Ladi Constituency has emerged the Chairman of the All Progressives Party (APC) in Plateau State in the State Congresses that held Saturday in Jos, Plateau state.
Bature emerged the Chairman of the Party in a consensus manner.
Addressing the new party executives, Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong said the All Progressives Congress family in Plateau State remains a beacon of democracy and the hope for the peace, progress and unity of the State and the nation at large.
Governor Lalong also said the peaceful conduct of the State Congress which was through consensus shows how committed the members are in galvanising all differences and working together for the common interest of the party.
He urged the new State party Executives to work in synergy with other party officials at the Local Government, Ward and Unit levels, Governor Lalong emphasized the need for them to carry along all members and be fair, honest and transparent in all their dealings.
Deputy Speaker House of Representatives Idris Wase and other APC political leaders described the State Congress as yet another record breaker in the successes achieved by the party in the State.
They said this successful congress has clearly shown that the APC remains the biggest party in the State and across the nation with clear capacity for more victories in forthcoming elections. They urged members to come together and embrace reconciliation and patience in supporting the elected party officials to deliver on their mandate.
Hon Bature, speaking on behalf of the newly elected State Exco, Chairman-elect Hon. Rufus Bature expressed appreciation to the members and leaders of the party for electing them.
He said the fact that their election was done through consensus without any challenges means that the party has fully evolved and is taking major strides in good governance, inclusiveness and fairness to the citizens.
Bature thanked leader of the Party in the state Simon Lalong for giving the State the needed leadership that has endeared APC to the people and continued to give them hope. He said the party Executives will support him and also carry along all members at all times and also avail them level playing field for aspiring to any position.