….Youths storm Assembly to Protest Against Alleged Imposition
From Yakubu Busari, Jos
Hon. Usman
Shehu Bala Usman, the Caretaker Committee Chairman Jos North Local Government has embarked on a fence mending tour of the area to promote peaceful co-existence amongst the diverse ethnic groups and religion association.
Hon Usman assured people of providing committed leadership that can bring about unity and progress to them.
His appeal is coming a few days after the youth wing of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state had staged a protest at the House Assembly Complex asking Governor Simon Lalong to reverse his decision on the appointment of Caretaker Committee Chairmen in four Local Government Councils of Riyom, Jos North ,Jos South and Barkin Ladi
Spokesperson of the youths, Comrade Hussaini Garba Mohammed in his address lamented that the appointment of caretaker committee was undemocratic and a set back to the aspirations of the people in the local governments for good governance.
The protesters who ignored the early morning downpour to gathered in front of the State Assembly appealed to traditional rulers to intervene to safeguard the mandate of people of Plateau state and “sustain the fragile peace we are currently experiencing in the state.”
Usman said his administration would embark on people oriented programmes that can give everyone opportunity to contribute to the development of the council.
He charged Muslims and Christian in the to imbibe the spirit of forgiveness and tolerance with each other.
“I want to assure you of my commitment to administer without religious or ethnic preference. I am open to receiving your advise towards achieving a more peaceful and united Jos North.
