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2027: Simon Lalong joins stakeholders, leadership in strengthening the party

By From Christiana Gokyo, JosSeptember 9, 2026 11:52 pm2 min read
2027: Simon Lalong joins stakeholders, leadership in strengthening the party
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Ahead of 2027 forthcoming General elections Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong, has joined other leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State in an efforts to strengthen the party.

 

Senator Lalong participated in a strategic meeting convened by Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, at the New Government House, Rayfield, Jos, which brought together APC candidates and aspirants who contested the party’s recent primaries.

 

The meeting focused on reconciliation, unity and the need to strengthen the party as it prepares for the 2027 elections.

 

Speaking during the meeting the Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang urged party stakeholders to put aside personal interests and work together in the collective interest of the APC and Plateau State, stressing the importance of unity and cooperation among members.

 

Senator Lalong reiterated that the APC remains one family and called on all stakeholders to close ranks and work collectively towards the success of the party and its candidates in the 2027 elections.

 

He also reaffirmed his commitment to the success of the APC in Plateau State, including the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and urged members to remain focused, united and committed to the overall objectives of the party.

 

Also Wednesday, Senator Lalong has held a separate meeting with APC aspirants from the Plateau Southern Senatorial Zone, where he further emphasised the need for unity, reconciliation and stronger engagement with the people ahead of the elections.

 

He urged the aspirants to close ranks, build bridges and work together to project the strength and unity of the party across the zone. He stressed that robust engagement with the people remained critical to building confidence and securing victory for the APC in 2027.

 

The aspirants were led by former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Moses Sule, who expressed profound appreciation to Senator Lalong for his leadership and contributions to the development of the APC over the years.

 

Rt. Hon. Sule commended Senator Lalong for remaining impactful in service and leadership at the zonal, state and national levels, describing his continued commitment to the party and the people as significant to the ongoing efforts to strengthen the APC.

 

Senator Lalong said the current efforts at reconciliation should provide an opportunity for all members to unite, put the interests of the party and Plateau State first, and work towards presenting a formidable team capable of delivering victory for the APC at all levels in 2027.

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