The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, on Thursday received his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission as Senator -elect for Plateau South.
According to his Special Adviser on Media, Dr Simon Macham, who disclosed this in a statement said the former Governor received the certificate of return at the INEC Headquarters Maitama Abuja from the INEC National Commissioner, Mohammed Haruna.
Our correspondent had reported that the election petition tribunal and the Court of Appeal ordered INEC to issue Lalong certificate of return as the duly elected Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District after nullifying the election of the former occupant, Napoleon Bali
The statement said that during the presentation of the Certificate of Return to Lalong at the event, the National Commissioner congratulated the former Plateau State Governor and wished him well as he continues to serve the people.
It said, “Lalong expressed joy on the victory and once again dedicated the certificate to the good people of Plateau South Senatorial District for their support and cooperation over the years, promising never to let them down.
“He (Lalong) was accompanied to the INEC Headquarters by his wife Mrs Regina Lalong and children as well as former Deputy Speaker House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Idris Wase, Member Representing QuanPan, Shendam, Mikang Federal Constituency Hon. John Dafaan, APC Deputy National Secretary Festus Fuanter, Minority leader of the Plateau State House of Assembly Hon. Joe Bukar, and some members of the Plateau State House of Assembly, former Majority Leader Hon. Naalong, some former Plateau State Commissioners, former Head of Service Engr. Sunday Hyat, some serving Local Government Chairmen and other supporters.”
