Lalong Sends Message To Tinubu As He Reveals Why Plateau People Will Continue To Support Him in 2027

According to a report by TVC News on November 14, 2026, former Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has sent a message to President Bola Tinubu, expressing confidence in his leadership and explaining why the people of Plateau State will continue to support him.

Lalong made the remarks while speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Plateau State, where he recalled Tinubu’s relationship with the state and the trust the president had placed in its political leaders.

Addressing Tinubu, the former governor expressed appreciation for the president’s confidence in Plateau State, particularly during the 2023 presidential election. He recalled that Tinubu had chosen Jos as the location for the flag-off of his presidential campaign, noting that the decision demonstrated his belief in the people of the state.

Lalong also recalled that Tinubu had entrusted his political ambition to a son of Plateau State during the 2023 election, adding that the president had continued to demonstrate confidence in the state by working with other prominent Plateau politicians.

He said: “Sometimes in 2023, when you wanted to contest for the president of this country, you prayed over it and you entrusted your fate to a son of Plateau State. Not only that, you agreed that you flag of your campaign in Jos because of the good weather, because of the reception, because of the belief that anything done in Plateau State is progress all over.”

The former governor went on to congratulate Tinubu on becoming president, saying the people of Plateau had witnessed his political journey and continued to believe in him.

Lalong further highlighted Tinubu’s decision to work with two other prominent Plateau politicians, APC National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda and Governor Caleb Mutfwang, describing it as another demonstration of the president’s confidence in the state.

He expressed appreciation for the political relationship between Tinubu and Plateau leaders, saying the people of the state recognised the trust placed in them and would continue to support the president.

According to Lalong, the confidence Tinubu had demonstrated in Plateau State was a reason the relationship between the president and its people would remain strong.

He said: “Mr. President, you came, you saw, and you conquered. You became the president of Nigeria. We saw it. We believe in it, and we continue to believe in it. Not only that, you surprise us, Mr. President. Again on a solid second missionary journey, you have entrusted your faith to another Plateau son, the national chairman of our party, the great Nentawe Yilwatda, together with another son, I call him your next son, the governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang.”

The former governor also offered prayers for Tinubu, asking God to give the president more vision and good health as he continues leading the country.

He urged him to remain focused and continue with his political ambition, expressing confidence in his leadership.

“Your Excellency, we can’t say more but the same trust will continue. You will move on. Our prayer is God will provide you more vision. God will provide you with a good health. Carry on. Move on. Your mandate will continue,” Lalong added.

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