The Renewed Middle Belt Forum (RMBF) has endorsed Plateau Governor, Simon Lalong as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) in the incoming administration.
In a letter dated May 22 and co-signed by its President Bala Mohammed and Secretary-General, Dr. Abu James Abu, the group said the stakeholders and leaders from the zone unanimously backed the Plateau Governor for the job.
The RMBF said they came to this conclusion after a thorough analysis of all the eminently qualified sons and daughters of the Middle Belt and their impact on governance.
The letter noted that Lalong stands out owing to his loyalty, impeccable track record, experience, and pedigree, adding that he is the highest ranking Middle-Belt son in government.
The group admitted that although they expect the Plateau Governor to represent their interests, his antecedence shows that the nation comes first.
According to the group Lalong would be a worthy ambassador of the Middle-Belt and ensure that his principal Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu fulfills every promise he made to Nigerians. The Renewed Middle-Belt Forum urged the President-elect to appoint Lalong as the SGF.
It said the appointment will quell the tension among the Christian faithful over the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket and the well-established marginalisation of the Middle-Belt.
