A former deputy governor of Plateau, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has said that she turned down her ambassadorial nomination in order to be fair to other parts of the state in terms of federal appointments.

Tallen, a former Minister of Science and Technology and Labour Party governorship candidate in Plateau in 2011, made this known in Abuja on Monday.

“I hail from the same local government and tribe with Gov. Simon Lalong. I turned down the nomination because of balancing of appointments; I don’t think it is right for me to accept the appointment.
“Secondly, proper consultation was not done, my governor was not consulted because I called him when he was in United States of America to ask but he said that he was not aware.
“For me, I was consulted and I turned down the appointment even before the announcement was made,” adding that “my husband’s ill-health is another reason why I will not accept the appointment.
Tallen said that Mr President gave her another option and also assured her that Plateau would not miss its two slots.
The former deputy governor, who appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for the honour, said that her name was not included on the list of nominees and was surprised when the announcement was made.


She further said that her decline would not affect Plateau chances for the two slots as another name had already been submitted in her stead.
Meanwhile Gov. Simon Lalong has described Tallen’s decline as an exhibition of political maturity.
“Plateau is always on the front-burner when it comes to politics, that shows her maturity not just in Plateau but as a national figure.
“Once things are not done properly, it is better for a leader and a mother to come out and say that things are not done properly in the interest of the state.
“When I heard the announcement I was very shock because what happened was without proper consultation,” he said while interacting with newsmen in Abuja.

The governor said that his administration was working toward addressing the issue of balancing appointments, and pointed out that he had already discuss the issue with Mr President in their last meeting.
Lalong said that the opposition was already saying that the appointments were lopsided, but stressed his administration was a government of change and they would only do what would favour all sections of the state.
He appreciated Tallen for her decision, and assured the people that their quota would be filled and he would go further to ensure that distinguished sons and daughters of Plateau get more appointments.


https://www.today.ng/news/nigeria/202947/rejected-ambassadorial-nomination-tallen

This kind of people still exist?

But where is lalasticlala sef

Two things are involved; its either she doesn't like the politics of Buhari or she has other political ambitions

But someone like Joshua Dariye would take everything..including positions like Senator, Ambassador and even Vice President at the same time

Useless politicians

Hmmm....integrity!



She is my past project supervisors elder sister so I'm not suprised!


In my university days even her brother professor tallen had the same traits! Their mama and papa born dem well!

Okay

Thank u .....u don't wan to join the bad train

good

That's a rare Nigerian integrity

uprightness

Or maybe she no like where she was posted.

Either way, nice of her.

Good one
But your governor must not be consulted by the FG. That's giving undue advantage and right to them which is bad as the person nominated by the governor will be his stooge and under his control than under the FG that employed you.

.how do i stop logging in on nairaland to read any political news? Anything nigerian politics irritates me to the bone marrow! Fucck this country!!!

God bless u ma if what you just wrote here is nothing but the truth

pls nominate me

Vicadonis:
This kind of people still exist?

That is what we need at the National level. Not the lopsided arrangement. Mrs Tallen for president!

Maturity in display!

PDP supporters please note. People of high integrity still exist in APC.

That's a good decision from her. Selfish interest must always be avoided. Kudos to you ma.

Good

Good!

K

[size=17pt]look at this Olodo Lalong talking about maturity as if he knows what maturity is all about.
The reason why he (Olodo Lalong) is saying these is because he s scared that he might loss his slot soon if Tallen had accepted the offer. [/size]

Wonderful woman

[size=15pt]Gradually, Bubu's strong men are deserting him[/size]

Secondly, proper consultation was not done, my governor was not consulted because I called him when he was in United States of America to ask but he said that he was not aware

The above statement goes a long way to prove Aisha Buhari was right when she said most people who re appointed re in their houses sleeping nd they get called even without the ideology of the party...

God bless u madam...

God will bless you woman, you are a true daughter of integrity. Teach daura buharism how to be faithful with Nigerians..

God Blessed you madam

APC, the government of absolute cluelessness.

Caliph69:
Or maybe she no like where she was posted.

Either way, nice of her.

She was just a nominee, she hasn't been posted, so issue of dislike of where she posted is non isssue. Pls always appreciate good deeds