The Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong has inaugurated a 40-man Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the flag-off of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Presidential Campaigns scheduled to hold in Jos, Plateau State State capital.
GoldenNewsNg reports that the LOC is headed by the Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Idris Wase.
The committee’s terms of reference include planning, organising and executing a successful APC Presidential Campaign rally, ensuring the safety and successful stay of President Muhammadu Buhari; Presidential candidate of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima; Members of the Federal Executive Council; visiting Governors; Members of the National Assembly; Members of the PCC, other dignitaries and any other arrangements that would lead to a successful, hitch-free and seamless campaign flag off in Jos.
Lalong in his remarks during the inauguration said Plateau State is not new to hosting this kind of event and indeed has a very excellent record of hosting Presidential Campaigns and party primaries that produced Presidents of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and other eminent leaders.
According to him, the flag-off of the APC Presidential Campaign is held under his watch as the Director General of the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Council adding that it is a great privilege and a golden opportunity for them to demonstrate that Plateau is a dominant force in APC and will set the pace towards the victory of their Presidential Candidate and others.
“You have therefore been drafted into this Local Organising Committee to ensure that the groundwork is laid for the successful hosting of this very important event. Your selection is based on your capacity, loyalty, track record of service to the party and commitment to the success of the Rescue Administration.”
Lalong further stressed “I have no doubt that you are going to put in your best to ensure that we show the APC that the choice of Plateau State as the flag-off venue and the appointment of the Governor as DG of the Presidential Campaign Council is not a mistake. Bear in mind the fact that other States had lobbied to host this flag-off but the responsibility was eventually given to us because of our love for the party and track record. God willing, the victory of the APC to retain power will be sealed during the flag-off.”
“You have therefore been drafted into this Local Organising Committee to ensure that the groundwork is laid for the successful hosting of this very important event. Your selection is based on your capacity, loyalty, track record of service to the party and commitment to the success of the Rescue Administration.”
Lalong further stressed “I have no doubt that you are going to put in your best to ensure that we show the APC that the choice of Plateau State as the flag-off venue and the appointment of the Governor as DG of the Presidential Campaign Council is not a mistake. Bear in mind the fact that other States had lobbied to host this flag-off but the responsibility was eventually given to us because of our love for the party and track record. God willing, the victory of the APC to retain power will be sealed during the flag-off.”
The Governor charged the committee members to do everything possible to ensure that they have a very colourful, safe, secure, and memorable flag-off adding that they should make sure that the event is organised without any hitches and mobilized supporters from all the 17 Local Governments to welcome their guests with the highest form of hospitality, culture and other attractions.
The Chairman of the local organising committee and the deputy Speaker of the federal House of Representatives Idris Wase in his remarks promised to hit the ground running immediately with the view to organise a befitting APC presidential campaign flag-off in the State.
