James Abraham, JosA senatorial candidate for Plateau North, Istifanus Gyang, says he will make peace a priority if elected into officeGyang, who is currently representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency in the National Assembly on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, also promised to provide a platform for sustainable dialogue, reconciliation and forgiveness for members of his constituency. “I will also insist that governments at all levels live up to their primary constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property of citizens in Plateau North in particular and the nation at large in line with Section 4(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). ”This will address the security challenges that have affected Plateau North for over two decades so as to engender lasting peace.”He promised to transform Plateau North “from an axis of negativity, prejudice, hostility, mutual suspicion and hate into one of peace and harmonious co-existence where citizenship and customary rights are respected and social justice domesticated.”Copyright PUNCH. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. Contact: [email protected]DOWNLOAD THE PUNCH NEWS APP NOW ON

Source: Punch February 13, 2019 04:07 UTC