The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, has described his affirmation as the duly elected Senator representing Plateau South by the Court of Appeal as the will of God, a victory for democracy and a joyous development.

This, Lalong said called for unity and cohesion towards improving the lives of the people.

The minister, who received the news of his victory Geneva Switzerland where he is currently attending the 349th Session of the Governing Body meeting of the International Labour Organisation, said the unanimous decision of the judges who heard the appeal over his earlier declaration by the tribunal showed that the judgment was in tandem with the rule of law and democratic tenets.

Lalong’s Special Adviser on Media, Simon Makut, said this in a statement on Tuesday shortly after he was declared the winner of the election.

While ascribing the victory to God and the people of Plateau South Senatorial District, the former Plateau State governor said the judgment affirmed the support and cooperation he has enjoyed among the electorate who have supported him since he first contested elections in 1999 till date.


He said, “This victory is not only for me or the APC but a victory for all lovers of democracy, peace and unity irrespective of party, religious, political and ethnic affiliations. We have to focus on the work ahead which requires meeting the needs of our people, particularly at the grassroots and ensuring that they get the dividends of democracy in good measure.”

Lalong also called on his opponent, Napoleon Bali, and all stakeholders to join hands with him in building the lives of the citizens within the zone and the nation at large, promising to ensure that the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu is experienced, touched and felt by the people through projects, programmes and in other Federal and state government initiatives.

He also commended the judiciary for remaining resolute and maintaining its integrity despite attempts to denigrate and intimidate it.

The minister also congratulated other candidates who were declared validly elected and urged them to be magnanimous in victory and consider that there is no victor nor vanquished even as they rededicate themselves to working for a greater Plateau State and Nigeria.

MS247:
Damn... two juicy jobs to select from

You work hard to make yourself lucky

Ikaeniyan0:
Peter obi who once benefited from the court will wail about lalong court victory

LegallyBlunt:
So what happens now?

Will this rigger remain a minister, hold dual positions?

VikingKing:


No work today? You're just everywhere

VikingKing:


No work today? You're just everywhere

MS247:


No work oo, na forex we they trade

Babatindan:
He got ministerial position and was still pursuing court case. Now he won't pick up d senatorial slot and INEC would waste public fund to conduct another election. Rubbish and greed

MS247:


No work oo, na forex we they trade

id4sho:
Structure wahala
Governor Caleb Muftwang, start parking your belongings

VikingKing:


Meaning you're actually jobless

Splashme:
Ministerial appointment is bigger than being a senator.

If he decides to clinge to his Ministerial job, there will be a by-election in his constituency and PDP will still win.

Best bet is to demote himself back to the Senate so that another APC member will take on the Ministerial job