Senate President Godswill Akpabio says it is the responsibility of the government to restore peace and unity in Plateau State and Nigeria, adding that no foreign intervention can bring lasting stability to the country.
Speaking on Saturday at the Jos Polo Field during the formal reception of political detectors into the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Akpabio urged Nigerians to also take ownership of the peace process.
He reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to addressing violence in the state and across the country.
“We are calling on God the Almighty to help us at the centre to bring peace to Plateau. Anybody that will rule Plateau must be committed to peace. This is the only party that cares for you.
“I stand here representing the President and to assure you that we will do everything possible to ensure you have peace. It is not people outside that will come and give you peace. It is we that must bring peace. We must live in peace with one another. Nigeria must have peace for progress to come.
“Let me assure the people of Plateau State that your concerns are going to be addressed. I cry whenever I hear the killing of a human being, whether a child or an adult.
“This problem we are having now did not start today; so many people have died in Plateau. Nigeria is crying out. A lot of blood has been shed, and we are not happy. The President of Nigeria is equally not happy,” Akpabio said.
“The whole thing started in 2010. Most of the reports you are hearing, that they are using internationally, were reports prepared in 2010. At that time, I was a governor, and I know how people were killed everywhere.” he added.
While stating that the scale of killings, displacement and destruction could not be denied in the country, Akpabio vowed that efforts would be intensified to restore peace and stability in the state and across Nigeria.
The Senate President urged the people of Plateau to support President Tinubu and APC, stressing that greater progress would come to the state with their cooperation.
