Nentawe Yilwatda, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the March 2023, governorship election in Plateau state has congratulated Caleb Mutfwang, for his affirmation as governor of the state by the Supreme Court.
Yilwatda’s legal battle against the election Mutfwang started at the election petition tribunal.
The petition was dismissed at the tribunal, however, he recorded a major success at the court of appeal in Abuja, where Mutfwang’s election was voided and he was declared winner of the governorship election.
Dissatisfied, with the judgment of the court of appeal, Mutfwang approached the Supreme Court where he was affirmed duly elected.
Reacting to the judgment of the supreme court in a statement on Friday, Yilwatda
called on his supporters and citizens of the state to unite and work collectively for the a united and prosperous Plateau of their dream.
“Finally, we have reached the final destination of the 2023 General Election process, and we accept the decision of the Supreme Court with humility and gratitude to God”, his statement published on his X handle reads.
“Let me thank our supporters for their resilience, courage, and unwavering belief in the Generation Next Movement. “Never before, have I seen this bond of organic fraternity and personal sacrifices by supporters in a course they believe in.
“This is a testament to why even in the darkest of times, the light of your hope and faith still shines.
“While I congratulate my elder brother, HE Caleb Mutfwang, I must appreciate and commend the peaceful and calm disposition of our supporters.
“I still appeal to the citizens of Plateau and our numerous well-wishers to ensure we keep the peace of our state. “Let us collectively work toward a secure, united, and prosperous Plateau of our dreams because our resolve to build a cohesive and peaceful community is non-negotiable.”
