The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Plateau State, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda has pledged to work closely with traditional rulers to establish lasting peace in the state if elected.

Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda stated this at the coronation of the Mishkaham Mwaghavul, the paramount ruler of the Mwaghavul people, in his goodwill message.

With immeasurable love and loyal commitment, I congratulate Da John Hirse, the Chairman of, the Mangu Traditional Council.

I congratulate you and the entire Mwaghavul Nation on this very historic day of the traditional coronation of the 4th Mishkaham Mwaghavul and the presentation of first-class staff of office by Gov. Simon Lalong.

May your majesty’s reign graciously strengthen the immense contributions of your forebearers, whose efforts and sacrifices marshaled the Mwaghavul nation from cradle to greatness and to the envy of many, he said

He said that the development would not thrive if the people were not secure and safe to go about their legitimate businesses.

We will defend Plateau with all strength, as a matter of fact, will put our lives on the line in defending Plateau if need be.

Apart from infrastructure, we build our people’s capacities and empower them to engage in various forms of businesses without let, he added.

Also, Mr. Caleb Mutfwang, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, lauded the kingmakers for choosing the new monarch and in record time, in his goodwill message.

According to Mutfwang an indigene of Mwaghavul, the worthy choice was a testimony to the leadership capacity of the Mwaghavul nation, which they hoped would be put at the disposal of the Plateau people.

He added that without any doubt, he was highly confident that Hirse would bring his wealth of experience to bear in providing qualitative leadership for the traditional council.

I am sure he will further unite the different chiefdoms, ethnic nationalities, and religions within the local government.

It is also important to stress that he will be very resourceful to the state traditional council and in efforts geared towards peace in the state and the nation, he said.

Dr. Patrick Dakum, the Labour Party candidate, prayed that God grants the new monarch wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and strength to lead the people with the fear of God, unity, and progress.

Dakum lauded Lalong for giving traditional institutions in Plateau an enabling environment to thrive.