While unveiling his running mate, Josephine Piyo, at the PDP secretariat in Jos, yesterday, Mutfwang said he had to demonstrate his capacity for leadership by taking a very tough decision for the choice of a deputy.
“Fortunately for me, I had an array of qualified men and women to choose from. Ironically, it was a difficult one since it can only be one person. In making the decision, I consulted with leaders of the party, stakeholders and various caucuses.”
He noted that in the course of his campaigns before the primary election, he made a commitment to give a voice to the voiceless.
According to him, a critical segment of the 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 our party members and Plateau people a respected Plateau woman, mother, grandmother, a daughter of Barkin Ladi and wife of the people of Riyom. She was trained as a healthcare worker and served as a public administrator before becoming a consummate politician. Behold Mrs. Josephine Piyo, my running mate,” he added.
