Governor of Plateau State Simon Lalong has appealed to citizens of the state to put the interest of the peace and stability of Plateau above personal, religious and political sentiments. The governor, who said this in a broadcast to mark Democracy Day, said his administration has built a society that promotes freedom, justice, tolerance and reconciliation.
“We all have to bear in mind that we have a role to play in not only sustaining the democratic culture, but also standing up for good governance and politics that seeks to serve rather than be served.
Those of us in one position of authority or the other must serve with the fear of God and accountability to the people we serve.
“Our nation is passing through a difficult moment which we must not allow to diminish our hope and faith. We shall emerge stronger if we work together in overcoming poverty, insecurity, religious fanaticism, ethnic bigotry, intolerance, lawlessness, political rascality and corruption which are major threats to our democracy and national cohesion,” he said.
