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PDP victory in Jos North/Bassa Bye-elections reflects the mood of Plateau People – Jang

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February 28, 2022

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Former Governor of Plateau State, Sen. Jonah David Jang has said that the recent victory of the PDP in the just concluded bye-election for Jos North/Bassa federal Constituencies is a reflection of the mood and aspiration of Plateau people.

Sen. Jang disclosed this while addressing PDP supporters and congratulating Musa Agah after the bye-election victory at his Du residence in Jos Plateau State. He applauded the people of Plateau State for coming out to elect the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the Plateau State Federal Constituency’s bye-election.

He stated that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP is a party for the people of Plateau State and that the party will bounce back fully in 2023 especially by clutching the Governorshipsit in the state.

Jang however appealed to members of the PDP from Plateau Central to work hard and embrace PDP so that the party will replace APC in 2023 with a credible and performing Governor.

Jang went on to appreciate the National Chairman of the Party, Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, the Governor of Rivers State Barr. Nyesom Wike and to the Governors of Benue and Bauchi, Dr. Samuel Ortom and Senator Bala A. Mohammed, respectively, for their support and for physically being on-ground to monitor the elections as their efforts and commitment gave the need boost for victory.

The PDP state Chairman, Hon Chris Hassan while appreciating the tireless efforts of Sen Jang in holding the PDP together and supporting it into victory, called on Plateau people to remain firm and bring back PDP in 2023 general elections.
Hon Musa Agah. newly elected Member Representing Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency went on to describe former Governor Jang as the architect of the modern Plateau while also stating that the party offered a level playing ground for all contestants. He said that the victory was a positive pointer to the coming 2023 elections.

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September 15, 2026

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has given a condition for stopping his 2027 political campaign.

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Terrorists kill nine passengers in Plateau bus attack

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September 15, 2026

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Nine people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a passenger bus at Dungus, Kuru District, Jos South council area.

The police command in Plateau confirmed the attack in a statement by its spokesman, Alfred Alabo, on Monday.

The command said it received a distress report at about 7:45 p.m. on Sunday that terrorists operating on a motorcycle had attacked the bus.

According to the statement, the Toyota bus, with registration number BUU 621 ZL, was conveying passengers to Jos when the gunmen opened fire.

It said seven people were confirmed dead at the scene, while two others who sustained gunshot injuries later died in hospital. The police said the development brought the total number of fatalities from the attack to nine.

The police commissioner, Ayodeji Faniyan, immediately mobilised Mobile Police operatives, tactical teams, homicide detectives and forensic experts to the scene.

(NAN)