Latest News

Presidential pardon: Reps deputy speaker visits ex-governor Dariye

Published by

The deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Ahmed Idris Wase, on Tuesday, visited the former governor of Plateau state, Chief Joshua Dariye to rejoice with him over his release from prison after being granted pardon by the president.

The deputy speaker, while thanking God for his release, advised him to consider his imprisonment as an act of destiny and encourage him to forgive anyone that might have offended him.

Wase told Dariye that he received the joyous news of his release while he was in Wase to commiserate with the victims of the recent bandits’ attacks in some parts of the Wase federal constituency.

ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

He thanked  President Muhammadu Buhari for granting Dariye a state pardon, saying it is an opportunity for him to forgive and forget what happened in the past.

The deputy speaker prayed to God to continue to give him good health so that the people of Plateau will continue to tap from his wisdom and experience.

Responding, Chief Dariye said he was highly encouraged by the love and care shown towards him by the deputy speaker, while appreciating God for his release, he thanked the deputy for his words of encouragement, saying “you are a worthy ambassador of Plateau State.”

He described the deputy speaker as a man of courage and a man of destiny, saying “as per as I’m concerned you are a worthy ambassador of Plateau State and we are proud of you,” he stated.

Recent Posts

Four seminarians die, nine injured in Obudu ranch accident

An accident occurred recently in Ikwette community, near the base of Obudu cattle ranch in…

9 minutes ago

Eno to flag-off int’l hospital, conference centre, other projects to mark second year in office

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has disclosed plans to flag-off key projects in…

39 minutes ago

FedPoly Bauchi secures full NBTE accreditation

The Federal Polytechnic Bauchi has received a letter of grant of full accreditation for all…

42 minutes ago

Gbenga Hashim Hails Sule Lamido’s Integrity at Star-Studded Book Launch, Calls for Return to Value-Based Politics

It was a day of reflection, legacy, and renewed political conviction as top political figures…

1 hour ago

Tenants, NGOs condemn escalation of rent in Rivers

Tenants and civil society groups in Rivers State under the umbrella of Advisory Forum on…

1 hour ago

C’River Central APC backs Tinubu, Otu for second term

Leaders, stakeholders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Central senatorial district…

2 hours ago

Welcome

Install

This website uses cookies.