The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Plateau State Caleb Mutfwang yesterday has picked a former member of the Plateau State House of Assembly and Chairman, Riyom Local Government Area, Josephine Piyo as his running-mate.

Mutfwang stated that he had to demonstrate his capacity for leadership by taking a very tough decision regarding the choice of a deputy governorship candidate for the party.

He, however, added that he had many qualified men and women to choose from, stressing that it was a difficult one since it can only be one person.

The governorship candidate further said that in making the decision, he made far-reaching consultations with leaders of the party, stakeholders, and various caucuses before choosing his running-mate in order to enhance the joint ticket going into the general elections.

Mutfwang said: “It is pertinent to mention that since my election, I have taken the responsibility of providing leadership seriously.

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“I have begun by talking with my fellow contestants. I am very grateful for their sportsmanship and solidarity thus far.

“The discharge permits show the unflinching support I have enjoyed from the leadership of our party across the state, elders, stakeholders, and supporters since I emerged as our governorship candidate.

“Recall that, in the course of my campaigns before the party primaries, I made a commitment to giving a voice to the voiceless.

“I make bold to say that a critical segment of our society that is often neglected in leadership considerations is the women folk. Yet, they form a formidable percentage of our population. For me, giving them a voice is a compelling necessity.

“I, therefore, have the honour and privilege of introducing to members of our party and people of Plateau State, a respected Plateau woman, mother, grandmother, daughter of Barkin Ladi, wife of the people of Riyom.

“She was trained as a health care worker and served as a public administrator before becoming a politician. Mrs Josephine Chundung Piyo is my running mate.”