“I Cry Whenever a Human Being Is Killed” – Akpabio Pledges to Restore Peace in Plateau
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has vowed to intensify efforts to restore peace in Plateau State, saying the federal government is committed to addressing insecurity and that no foreign intervention can solve Nigeria’s crises. Speaking on Saturday at the Jos Polo Field during the formal reception of political defectors into the All Progressives Congress (APC), Akpabio called on Nigerians to take personal responsibility for promoting peace. He emphasized that President Bola Tinubu is focused on tackling insecurity across Plateau and the entire 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,” Akpabio said. He stressed that peace must come from within the country, adding: “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.” Expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the state, Akpabio said, “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.” He urged residents to support President Tinubu and the APC, insisting that such cooperation would help bring stability and promote development in Plateau State.
