*PRESS RELEASE* *8/4/24* .

* APC ELDERS COUNCIL,CAUTIONS PLATEAU STATE GOVERNMENT.*

The APC Elders council wishes to openly express it's worries and concerns over certain developments which need to be addressed immediately by the Plateau State government in the interest of the State .

As responsible Elders, we cannot afford to remain complacent or passive in the face of some abnormalities in policy directions and executions by the State government.

What is of utmost concerned to us, is the reported threat, to close down the Plateau State University Bokkos, by the National University Commission (NUC) as a result of certain decisions by the State government.

Having undertaken a careful investigation and consultation with relevant authorities, it has become imperative and expedient for us as stakeholders, to draw the attention of the Plateau State government to quickly address the concerns raised by the National University Commission as they affect the running of the Institution to avoid any unpleasant consequences.

Without any prejudices or political affiliation, the issues at hand are avoidable, if the Governor retraces his steps and allows the Institution to be run according to its laws as well as the guidelines of the NUC.

The APC Elders Council foresees a lot of danger and serious repercussions, if the University is closed down,and leaving in denial by the State government, is not a solution to the looming crisis.

We also want to use this opportunity to advise Governor Mutfwang, to as quickly as possible direct the Speaker, Hon. Gabriel Dewan to swear-in the rest of the members-elect of the Plateau State House of Assembly.

There is no reason or justification whatsoever, in the swearing in of the members-elect in batches.

The continued delay in swearing- in of the rest of the seven legislators is an affront, non- respect to the rule of law and an undeserved punishment on the people of the affected Constituencies.

We therefore appealed to Governor Mutfwang and the Speaker Hon. Dewan, to do the needful in order to avoid any unnecessary crisis in the State.

Signed.
Ambassador Danladi Wuyep
Chairman APC Elders Council.