Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State, a claimant to the chairmanship of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, has blamed the crisis rocking the forum on the presidential ambition of some of its members.
Jang, who addressed newsmen at Jos airport, shortly after his arrival from Abuja, said that some of the governors wanted to be the President in 2015.
He said: “The crisis in the governors’ forum is simply as a result of 2015 elections.
“Some governors want to contest the presidential election but only God knows who will be the president.”
Jang, however, called for unity among the governors, pledging to lead the forum “with the fear of God.
“As chairman of the forum, I will work with all members, particularly the former Chairman, Governor Rotimi Amaechi.
“I wish to appeal to him to fully support me just like I supported him during his tenure.”
Jang described his election “as the will of God”, saying that God’s plans would always prevail over the thoughts and schemes of man.
He said: “I have never aspired to be the chairman of the forum.
“I never put my name forward to contest for the position of the forum.
“All I did was to ask God for His will to prevail.”
He promised to unite the governors, irrespective of their party affiliation, religious background and other considerations, stressing that that such unity was crucial in efforts to achieve a stable and prosperous Nigeria
Jang also promised to continue to encourage and collaborate with President Goodluck Jonathan in efforts to restore peace and security in the country.
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