Plateau APC promises to respect supreme court verdict on guber dispute

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau says it will respect the decision of the supreme court on the governorship dispute in the state.

On March 20, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) returning officer in Plateau, announced Caleb Mutfwang of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the election having scored 525,299 votes.

It said Nentawe Yilwatda, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), got 481,370 votes.

Displeased with the result, the APC candidate filed a petition which was dismissed.

Thereafter, the court of appeal overturned the victory of Mutfwang, agreeing with Yilwatda that the governor was not properly sponsored by the PDP.

The supreme court will deliver its verdict on Friday.

In a statement on Thursday, Sylvanus Namang, spokesperson of the APC in Plateau, said the security agencies should ensure that law and order is maintained in the state.

“Whatever direction the decision of the apex court goes, the APC, which has been a respecter of the rule of law and a strong believer in our judicial system, would welcome the outcome in good faith,” NAN quoted Namang as saying.

“The APC enjoins security agencies in the state to be extra vigilant to ensure that law and order are maintained.

“The party wishes to restate its position on respect for constitutionalism and the rule of law, which are sacrosanct for democracy and good governance.”