The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, through it national commissioner supervising Abuja, Niger and Plateau state, Prof Antonia Okoosi-Simbine, has presented certificate of return to Plateau state governor elect, Bar Simon Lalong, and his deputy Prof Sonni Tyoden with 23 state houses of assembly members elect.

Presenting the certificates, on Friday in Jos at the INEC Secretariat, Prof Antonia told the governor-elect to endeavor and fulfill campaign promises made to citizens during electioneering campaigns.

“I encourage you (Simon Lalong) to deliver more material benefits to your people in order to meet their governance aspirations.”

The INEC boss commended Plateau state electorates for the peacefully conduct during all the elections; she however urge all candidates and political parties who are not certified with the results of the elections to seek legal means to address their issues.

“The commission (INEC) advises disgruntled persons and parties to feel free to seek judicial remedy where they believe they have genuine case (s) to pursue.”

Governor elect, Simon Lalong, who is also the incumbent governor, in an address thanked Plateau electorates for giving him a second term to serve the state as governor.

The governor assured that his administration shall consolidate on the achievements, and also said every citizen will be carried along in the incoming administration.

“Now that politicking, campaigns and elections are over, let me assure you that our resolve to build on our past achievements of peaceful coexistence is non negotiable.

Governor Lalong equally call on citizens to be part of his success story in the second tenure, to join him and contribute their quota in developing the state.

“I therefore extend my hands of fellowship and urge everyone to share in this glory and the patriotic zeal of building a strong and productive Plateau state for generation to come.”

He explained that “the electorates have once again reposed greater confidence non us and placed the future of plateau state in our hands to deliver on our promises.”

Earlier, Resident Electoral Commission (REC) in Plateau state, Mallam Hussaini Halilu Pai, in a speech commended all stakeholders for ensuing success of the entire process.

Presenting certificate of return to the 23 state house of assembly members elect, the Plateau state (REC) paid tributes to late Ezekiel Afon member elect who died shortly after he was pronounced winner of the Pengana state constituency elections.

“It is unfortunate that one of you Mr. Ezekiel Afon could not make it because he died shortly after he was declared as the winner of the Pengana state assembly constituency elections, may hi soul rest in peace.”

Mallam Pai congratulated all those who were issued certificate of return, as a testimony in concluding the electoral process for 2019 general elections.

The occasion for the presentation of certificate of return to the governor, his deputy and members of the state assembly was held under tight securities, as the main route leading to the INEC Secretariat was completely shut from motorists and unauthorized personsnat the time certificate presentation.

The situation created high traffic jam along the Bukru highway, on Jos/Abuja road, following the barricade of the Kufang/Miango road leading to INEC Secretariat in Plateau state, where the ceremony took place.