A political debate over representation and performance in Plateau South Senatorial District has intensified following a rejoinder from the Komsol Media Team in response to a publication attributed to the group, “Lalong Vanguard for Senate Continuity 2027.”
Titled “Rejoinder: Facts, Performance, and the Burden of Public Accountability,” the statement by the media team of former House of Representatives member, Hon. Komsol Alphonsus Longgap, dismissed the earlier publication as lacking substance, accusing its authors of resorting to personal attacks rather than addressing governance and representation issues raised by Longgap.
The media team maintained that Longgap’s concerns reflect “widely shared public sentiment” across Quaan-Pan, Shendam, Mikang, and other parts of Plateau South, emphasizing that highlighting hardships, unmet expectations, and governance gaps should be seen as part of democratic accountability rather than political hostility.
The rejoinder challenged the performance record of Senator Simon Bako Lalong, citing his eight-year tenure as Governor and over two years as a serving senator. It called for a clear account of achievements that have directly improved living standards in Plateau South and linked Lalong’s political standing to the 2023 general elections, suggesting that the results reflected public dissatisfaction with his performance.
Addressing reports of an endorsement in Langtang North Local Government Area, the Komsol Media Team described it as lacking grassroots legitimacy, citing statements from the Chairman of the Taroh APC Vanguard, who reportedly said the endorsement did not represent the collective will of party stakeholders.
On community engagement, the statement stressed that residents require sustained leadership and proactive governance rather than reactive responses after crises occur. It also highlighted Longgap’s tenure in the House of Representatives, noting his constituency projects, empowerment initiatives, and direct community engagement in Shendam, Quaan-Pan, and Mikang Federal Constituency as reasons for his continued support among constituents.
The statement concluded by urging political discourse grounded in accountability, dialogue, and reflection, emphasizing that Plateau South residents deserve transparent leadership and honest engagement from public office holders.
The rejoinder was signed and authorized by the Komsol Media Team.
