WITH the possibility of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Bako Lalong, resigning to join the Senate, several All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains in Plateau are positioning themselves for his ministerial role.
Trojan News recalls that Lalong, the former governor of Plateau State, recently expressed confusion about whether to continue as a minister or to serve in the Senate, stating, “I am a very confused man because of whether to go to the left or to go to the right.”
Despite plea from his friends in the labor sector to stay in his current role, Lalong hinted that his constituents in Plateau are urging him to represent them in the Senate.
After a late November court decision favoring him for the Plateau South Senatorial District and collecting his certificate of return, speculation about Lalong’s resignation has intensified.
While Lalong consults with his district on his next move, his indecision has sparked ambitions among APC members in Plateau, leading many to converge in Abuja in anticipation of the ministerial vacancy.
Sources who spoke with Daily Trust revealed that political godfathers in the APC are actively pushing their preferred candidates for a coveted ministerial position, revealing a complex web of alliances and interests.
Prof. Saleh Mohammed Kanam, noted for his academic prowess and political influence, emerges as a top candidate with support from high-profile figures like Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda and Yusuf Gagdi.
