The ex-Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, has taken the oath of office to serve as the Senator representing the Plateau South Senatorial District in the 10th Assembly.
He took the oath of office on Wednesday during the plenary session in the upper chamber of the National Assembly.
Last week, Lalong stepped down from his role as the Minister of Labour and Employment in anticipation of his inauguration.
In a letter addressed to the President on Tuesday, the former Minister reminded the President that following thorough legal proceedings, the Court of Appeal affirmed his status as the duly elected Senator representing the Plateau South Senatorial District. The court instructed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue him the Certificate of Return.
Lalong emphasized that the decision to resign was not taken lightly, considering the trust and confidence the President had placed in him as a Minister in his cabinet. This trust was further strengthened by Lalong’s service as the Director General of the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Council, which played a pivotal role in securing victory for the APC.
He said, “However, after extensive consultations with Your Excellency, critical stakeholders and my constituents, it has become expedient for me to proceed and take my seat at the Red Chambers to continue to contribute to the Renewed Hope agenda of your Government and the growth of our democracy at large”.