Simon Lalong, former Minister, takes oath as Senator representing Plateau South

Simon Lalong, the immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment and former Plateau State Governor, has officially assumed the position of Senator representing Plateau South. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Wednesday as Lalong took his oath of office on the Senate floor.

Earlier, on Tuesday, Lalong had submitted his resignation to President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation of his resignation came through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Makut Simon Macham. According to the statement, the resignation letter was presented to President Tinubu on December 19, 2023.

Lalong clarified that following comprehensive legal procedures, the Court of Appeal declared him the duly elected senator for Plateau South Senatorial District. Consequently, the court directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue him the Certificate of Return.

Expressing gratitude, Lalong acknowledged the president for appointing him as a minister, marking the transition from his ministerial role to his new responsibilities as a senator.