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Plateau government disburses N1.5 billion intervention funds to attack victims
The Plateau government has disbursed N1.5 billion in intervention funds to victims of attacks across five local government areas (LGAs) of the state.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang formally inaugurated the disbursement of the funds on Monday in Jos.
Speaking, Mr Mutfwang explained that while N1 billion was an intervention donated earlier by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, N500 million came from the State Government.
He described the intervention as a practical expression of compassion, solidarity and shared responsibility towards families whose lives and livelihoods had been disrupted by violence.
He explained that the first phase of the intervention would focus on direct financial assistance to affected households, adding that subsequent interventions would support the recovery and rebuilding of communities.
“1,571 affected households in Bassa, Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu LGAs have been selected for the first phase; this is the disbursement of funds to heads of households,” he said.
Mr Mutfwang thanked the first lady for the intervention, noting that the gesture demonstrated compassion and concern for citizens facing the consequences of violent attacks.
He said that the state government’s decision to contribute an additional N500 million was a reflection of its responsibility to support its citizens, particularly in moments of hardship and vulnerability.
“The true measure of this intervention will not simply be what happens within these walls today.
“Its real success will be seen when our communities are able to stand again, livelihoods are restored, families can return home safely and people can live together in peace and dignity,” he stated.
Mr Mutfwang reiterated the commitment of his administration to working closely with traditional rulers and security agencies to promote peaceful coexistence and support the rebuilding and recovery of affected communities.
Also speaking, Nentawe Yilwatda, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, thanked the first lady for the gesture.
Mr Yilwatda urged the beneficiaries to put the funds to good use.
He particularly advised them to invest in ventures capable of generating sustainable livelihoods.
Earlier, Kacholom Gang, the commissioner for humanitarian affairs in the state, said that the beneficiaries were selected through a structured identification and verification exercise across the affected LGAs.
She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the effective implementation of the intervention.
She noted that the government would continue to provide support to citizens of the state facing humanitarian challenges.
(NAN)
Political analyst Abubakar Turaki has argued that the All Progressives Congress, APC’s control of 31 state governors and millions of members does not automatically guarantee victory in the 2027 general election.
Turaki made the remarks during an appearance on S24 TV on Monday, while analysing the political atmosphere ahead of the 2027 elections and the controversy surrounding the chanting of "On Your Mandate We Shall Stand" during President Bola Tinubu’s presentation of the budget at the National Assembly.
He argued that the President could have simply asked those involved to stop if he was uncomfortable with it.
“If the President does not want this kind of chanting, he could have simply asked them to keep quiet,” Turaki said.
The analyst also recalled the circumstances surrounding former President Goodluck Jonathan’s defeat in the 2015 presidential election, as documented in Jonathan’s book, My Transition Hours, and Against the Run of Play.
He recalled that Jonathan enjoyed the support of between 20 and 24 state governors during his re-election campaign but still lost the presidential election, arguing that political control and numerical strength do not necessarily translate into electoral victory.
“Having 31 state governors and almost 13 million APC members does not automatically translate into winning the 2027 election,” he added.
Turaki further alleged that some individuals within the ruling party were working against its interests despite publicly identifying with the APC.
He cited comments attributed to Senator Ali Ndume, who reportedly warned that some politicians wear the APC cap in the morning but work against the party in the evening.
“Senator Ndume made it clear that there are people wearing the APC cap in the morning, but in the evening they are working against the party,” Turaki said.
The political analyst also questioned the internal democratic processes of political parties, recalling controversies surrounding vote counting during party activities.
He said videos showing difficulties with vote counting had raised questions about the conduct of internal party processes.
“I wonder if a full-grown adult cannot count. It is simply arithmetic. We all saw the videos. It cut across all the political parties that conducted their activities,” he said.
Turaki maintained that Nigerians should not assume that the numerical strength of any political party would determine the outcome of the 2027 general election.
He concluded that the forthcoming election would be a significant political contest, urging Nigerians to expect an interesting electoral process.
2027: Governors, APC membership cannot guarantee election victory – Turaki
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