Following the demise of the first class traditional ruler Mishkaham Mwagavul, HRH Day Nelson Bakfur, in the Mangu local government area of Plateau State, Governor Simon Lalong, has assured that the government will not interfere in the process of selection of another traditional ruler to fill the vacant stool in line with the stance of his Rescue Administration to allow justice and fairness to prevail.
The Governor gave the assurance, on Monday, while speaking at a funeral service for the deceased traditional ruler held at the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Kerang in the Mangu local government area of the state.
The Governor who described the Royal Father as a man of peace who did a lot to promote peaceful coexistence and tolerance within his domain and in the entire state appealed to the Mwagavul traditional Institution to unite and put the interest of the Chiefdom above personal gains particularly during the election of a successor,
He said: “I, therefore, appeal to the Mwagavul traditional Institution to unite and put the interest of the Chiefdom above personal gains particularly during the election of a successor. I want to assure that the Government will not interfere in the process in line with the stance of the rescue administration to allow justice and fairness to prevail.
“Our father did his best and served with all his might and strength. He was a man who loved the peace and did everything possible to encourage unity, love and tolerance among all citizens within and outside his domain, irrespective of their tribes, religion or political affiliations. He did not discriminate against people, but brought them together.”
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The governor described him as a very reliable ally of the Government particularly at difficult times when enemies of the State attempted to disrupt public peace adding that his proactive approach enabled the Government to nip the situation in the bud and sustain the security of lives and properties.
He added that criminals had no hiding place within his domain as he mobilised his subjects to be vigilant and cooperate with security agencies in flushing them out.
In his address the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman, Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs Da Jacob Gyang Buba, extolled the virtues of the late Royal Father, describing him as a very jovial, intelligent and constructive personality who made valuable contributions to the decisions of the Council.
He also appealed to the Mangu Traditional Council to avoid anything that will bring disharmony and hatred in the choice of a successor to the late monarch, urging them to abide by the laid down procedures spelt out in the Gazette.
COCIN President, Dr Amos Mohzo, said the late Mishkaham Mwagavul was a believer in Christ who supported the Church and also depended on God for wisdom during his reign.
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