Muslim faithful in Plateau State on Friday held thanksgiving prayers at the Jos Central Mosque to thank God over Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s victory at the Supreme Court.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Supreme Court had on January 12 reversed Mutfwang’s sack.
He was sacked by the Court of Appeal as governor.
NAN also reports that it has been a week of celebration in all nooks and crannies of the state as people gather in their numbers to rejoice over the governor’s victory.
The thanksgiving prayers were led by the Chief Imam of the Mosque, Sheikh Lawal Adam.
Speaking to newsmen shortly after the thanksgiving prayer, the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Lawandi Datti, said that it was natural for the people to return to God, who gave them victory.
Datti said that Mutfwang was the popular choice of Plateau State and God ensured that the mandate was not stolen.
The Commissioner assured the people of good governance now that the legal distractions had been dispensed with.
He said: “At first, we prayed for his success at the Supreme Court, and today we are gathered here to thank God for the victory he gave us.
“The governor is a youth-friendly governor, and I am a good example.
“It is an indication that His Excellency will carry the youths along.
“I want to assure the peace-loving people of Plateau, and the youths in particular, that this government is ours.
“Mutfwang has promised to work with the youths, and he will keep his promise.”
The Plateau State Commissioner for Secondary Education, Alhaji Mohammed Nyalun, said that the prayer was also for peaceful coexistence in the state.
Nyalun stated that the Mutfwang-led administration already had a blueprint for education and solicited for full cooperation from the people to enable the governor achieve the set goals.
He said: “Our aim is to improve the quality of education for the Plateau child, irrespective of religion or any background.
“The governor has demonstrated this in the ongoing construction and rehabilitation of secondary schools.”
On his part, Alhaji Hamisu Anani, Chairman, Wase Local Government Area, also re-echoed Nyalun’s assurance that the Mutfwang administration came on board with a ready blueprint.
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Anani, who is the Plateau State Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, said what was needed was the cooperation and support of Plateau State citizens to enable them to see what was good for them.
He said: “We already have good plans for the people, and that is why we accompany everything with prayers to see God’s intervention to execute the good blueprint successfully.”
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