By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos –
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has inaugurated the Chairman and members of the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC), charging them with the responsibility of conducting free, fair, and inclusive Local Government elections in the state.
In his address at the inauguration ceremony held at the New Government House Little Rayfield, Governor Mutfwang highlighted his administration’s commitment to rectifying past mistakes and ensuring genuine grassroots governance in Plateau State.
“We have come with a mission of correcting the mistakes of the past and ensuring that the people of Plateau State truly elect those who will govern them at the grassroots,” he stated
Emphasizing the careful selection process for the appointees, Governor Mutfwang pointed out that they were chosen based on their proven track records and experience in public service, following thorough screening by the Plateau State House of Assembly.
Referring to previous local government elections in the state as “misfits and undemocratic,” Governor Mutfwang stressed the importance of conducting elections with integrity and transparency.
. “This is an important and significant exercise for us because today marks a new dawn in the annals of PLASIEC. We have carefully selected these calibers of persons, particularly the Chairman, who has been in the business of conducting elections for years,” he added.
He reassured the people of Plateau that his administration would not interfere in the affairs of PLASIEC and urged the appointees to uphold the principles of democracy in their roles.
“We will ensure true democracy takes place at the local levels. You are coming at a time when the Commission has trust deficit, and I, therefore, charge you to conduct local government elections in line with best global practices,” he affirmed.
The newly appointed Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Plangji Daniel Chishak, expressed gratitude for the appointments and pledged to restore the confidence of Plateau residents in the Commission
. “We receive these appointments with every sense of responsibility and humility. I want to assure you that, by the special grace of God, we will ensure credible elections in the local governments”.
Other members of the Commission include Theresa Kaze, Deborah Akanle, Waziri Kwande, Ado Adare, Audu Dorzhi, and Dr. Longman Pensiwan, with Pam Davou serving as the Secretary of the commission.
