Opinion

2023 will be a year of victory, success to PDP- Hassan, Plateau PDP Chairman

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3 years ago

January 3, 2023

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The Plateau State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Chris Hassan has expressed hope that 2023 will be a year of victory and resounding success for the PDP during the next elections.

Hassan in a press statement signed by the Publicity Secretary, John Akans urged the people to remain committed and unshakable towards the rebuilding project of the Governorship Candidate, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang during the next election.

“As we are all aware, 2023 is an election year that presents to us, another auspicious opportunity to renew our pact with the electoral process and reaffirm our trust and confidence, through the ballot box, for our chosen candidates who will get our mandate back, to deliver prosperity and other dividends of democracy to our people.

“The PDP is already the party of choice in Plateau State, with our comprehensive structure and campaigns across all the pulling units, Wards, and Local Government Areas in the State and our excellent performance while in government speaks for us, by the massive and verifiable projects we delivered while in government are so far in every sector and across the Local Government Area of the state.”

He expressed dismay over the monumental failure, and disastrous and suffocating performance of the APC at the state and national level and assured the people that the party was ready and poised again to take over to rescue and rebuild Plateau and Nigeria for Nigerians.

“We are blessed in the State, that His Excellency, Barr Caleb Mutfwang our own undisputed leader and the incoming Governor who is poised to rescue and rebuild Plateau state is on the ballot and that gives us the opportunity to make it right this time around.

“There is no doubt Mutfwang is on the ballot as our Candidate for the coming election, for this singular reason as a people we do not have a better alternative or choice than to come out en-masse to vote PDP, for a better and exclusive leadership in the state.

“And again there is no doubt whatsoever, that PDP is the most prepared, most organized, and most loved party in the State and Nigeria at large and we are passionately appealing to all citizens particularly the electorates to make a resounding statement of victory by coming out to vote for the PDP; Atiku/Okowa for President, Mutfwang/ Piyo for Governor and all our National Assembly and State Assembly Candidates, all-the-way, in the 2023 general elections.

“We urge all eligible voters to go and collect their PVCs and to remember that with the new BVAS Technology which will be used to conduct the Elections, your vote is your power and the 2023 votes will surely count and be counted in favour of your chosen candidates.”

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Plateau Information Commissioner Joyce Ramnap, Vindicated as NUJ Rejects Allegations of Journalist Exclusion

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1 week ago

June 16, 2026

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The Plateau State Ministry of Information and Communication and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Plateau State Council, have refuted allegations that some journalists and media publishers were deliberately prevented from covering the recent flag-off ceremony of the state’s ultra-modern abattoir project in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.

The clarification follows a publication circulated on social media claiming that the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, mni, instructed an aide to stop certain journalists from participating in the coverage of the event held at Pwomol in Heipang District.

In a statement signed by the Special Assistant in the Office of the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Stanley Smiles, the Ministry described the allegation as false, misleading, and without any factual basis.

According to the statement, the groundbreaking ceremony was a public government event, and media participation was coordinated through the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Plateau State Council, the umbrella body representing media organizations in the state.

The Ministry emphasized that neither the Commissioner nor any official of the Ministry issued directives to exclude or restrict any journalist or media organization from covering the programme.

It further noted that journalists from various media platforms attended and reported on the event, underscoring the administration’s commitment to transparency, openness, and equal access to information.

The statement added that Commissioner Joyce Ramnap remains dedicated to promoting government activities and ensuring that citizens receive accurate and timely information about the policies, programmes, and projects of Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s administration.

“It is therefore inaccurate to suggest that the Commissioner would deliberately block media coverage of a major government project, as such actions are inconsistent with her responsibilities and established record,” the Ministry stated, urging the public to disregard the publication and rely on verified information from official sources.

In a separate statement, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Plateau State Council, also distanced itself from the publication, clarifying that the opinions expressed did not reflect the official position of the Council but were those of the individuals involved.

The statement, jointly signed by NUJ Chairman Ayuku Pwaspo, ANIPR, and Secretary Mary Domtur, acknowledged that while some members were unable to board the vehicles provided for transportation to the venue, they successfully attended the event by making alternative arrangements through personal vehicles and public transportation.

The Council encouraged all concerned parties to adopt dialogue and existing dispute-resolution mechanisms instead of resorting to public narratives capable of creating unnecessary tension within the media industry.

It also observed that administrative decisions relating to media coordination at government functions should not be misconstrued without a proper understanding of established protocols and procedures.

The NUJ commended the Plateau State Ministry of Information and Communication under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap for maintaining productive engagement with media stakeholders and facilitating effective dissemination of government information.

As part of its resolution, the Council passed a vote of confidence on the Commissioner, applauding her commitment to strengthening communication channels between the government and the media.

The NUJ reaffirmed its commitment to defending press freedom, promoting professionalism in journalism, and fostering mutual respect among journalists, media owners, government institutions, and the public in the overall interest of Plateau State.

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2027: SDP’s Adebayo kicks against ADC, other parties deregistration

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1 week ago

June 16, 2026

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Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the 2023 election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has condemned a court ruling which ordered the deregistration of some political parties, describing the development as unconstitutional, undemocratic and a threat to Nigeria’s democracy.

Adebayo, in a post on his X handle, said there was no constitutional, legal or moral justification for alternative political platforms to be suppressed through government action backed by judicial orders.

According to him, the development is particularly troubling as it comes barely days after the nation marked Democracy Day with celebrations, national honors and renewed commitments to democratic values.

He noted that although his party is not among those reportedly affected, remaining silent in the face of injustice would amount to abandoning democratic principles.

The ADP chieftain called on Nigerians and all defenders of democracy to stand in solidarity with the affected parties, including the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Action Alliance, AA, Action People’s Party, APP, Accord Party, AP, and Zenith Labour Party, ZLP.

Adebayo argued that Nigeria’s vast social, cultural, religious, economic and ideological diversity require a broad range of political platforms through which citizens can freely pursue their political aspirations.

He pledged support to the affected parties in their quest for justice and restoration through lawful means, stressing that democratic participation should never be restricted.

The SDP chieftain also advocated constitutional reforms to remove the powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to register or deregister political parties, limiting the commission’s role to conducting free, fair, and credible elections.

He proposed a system where political associations are free to field candidates, subject to statutory deposits, which parties failing to secure a minimum percentage of votes would forfeit.

Adebayo warned against policies capable of raising political tension in the country, urging leaders to focus on strengthening democratic institutions and promoting national development instead.

Recall that Justice Peter Lifu of the Abuja Federal High Court, in a ruling on Monday, had ordered INEC to deregister the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Accord Party, and others, and stop them from participating in the 2027 general election.