Plateau State Governor, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, has called for strong unity amongst members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), so that the party can emerge victorious at the Plateau South Senatorial District bye-elections in October 2020.

Lalong made the call while addressing leaders of the APC at an extraordinary zonal stakeholders meeting held in Shendam Saturday, saying party members in the State should be united and work together towards a successful primaries that will produce the party's candidate and eventually deliver at the main elections. According to him, all grievances between party members should be settled and all hands must be on deck to deliver for the party at bye-elections. 

In a statement signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Macham Makut and made available to newsmen, Governor Lalong said, "The APC is moving as a formidable force in the country and we continue to recieve people from other parties who want to join its fold. I advise all members to settle all their grievances at home and within the party structure to avoid distractions that could constitute setback to the party. We are all set for victory and we must remain focussed while working hard to make things easy. Let us always remember that the party is supreme and not allow our personal ambitions to jeopardise our collective victory."

He further stated that he is very optimistic of the party's victory at the bye-elections polls. 

Lalong also assured that the ongoing legacy projects halted by COVID-19 will soon resume and be completed. And that other projects and services will also continue in line with the aspirations and manifesto of the party.

On his part, the APC chairman in the state, Chief Letep Dabang, announced that the party has five aspirants who have indicated interest to participate in the primaries to produce the candidate for the senatorial bye-election after other contestants have stepped down. 

He commended members for their exemplary conduct and said the party will  be fair to all.

Member of the House of Representatives representing Shendam/Qua'an Pan/Mikang Federal  Constituency, Hon. Komsol Longgap, while speaking at the meeting gave the assurance that the party will deliver the candidate that emerges at the primaries during the main election.

Contestants on the APC platform seeking to replace late Senator Longjan at the red chamber of the National Assembly are: Prof. Nora Dadu'ut, Prof. Emmanuel Garba, Prof. Doknaan Sheni, Hon. Nanven Nimfel and Bar. Demian Shekarau.

After the meeting, Governor Lalong paid a courtesy visit to the Long Gamai of Shendam, His Royal Highness, Martins Shaldas III where he appreciated him for maintaining peace in his domain.