BREAKING: Simon Lalong Sworn In As Senator

BREAKING: Simon Lalong Sworn In As Senator

Simon Lalong, the former Governor of Plateau State, has been sworn in as the Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District in the 10th Assembly.

The swearing-in took place during plenary at the upper chamber of the National Assembly.

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Lalong had resigned from his position as Minister of Labour and Employment last week in preparation for his induction into the Senate. In a letter submitted to the President on Tuesday, Lalong reminded the President that, after exhaustive legal processes, the Court of Appeal declared him as the duly elected Senator for Plateau South Senatorial District.

The court also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue him the Certificate of Return.

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Lalong emphasized that the decision to resign was not taken lightly, considering the trust and confidence placed in him by the President as a Minister in his cabinet. He had previously served as the Director General of the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Council, contributing to the APC’s victory.

He said, “However, after extensive consultations with Your Excellency, critical stakeholders and my constituents, it has become expedient for me to proceed and take my seat at the Red Chambers to continue to contribute to the Renewed Hope agenda of your Government and the growth of our democracy at large”.

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