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Plateau: Jang Criticizes APC’s Lack of Structure, Optimistic About Supreme Court Outcome

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December 6, 2023

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In a recent statement, Senator Jonah David Jang, former governor of Plateau State, asserted that the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Plateau State lacks a proper structure, in contrast to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Jang claimed that the APC failed to conduct an election for its state executive committee, and the party’s nominee for the 2023 gubernatorial election was allegedly handpicked by the then Governor Simon Lalong, without due process.

Speaking during a meeting in Jos on Tuesday, Senator Jang, alongside former House of Representatives member Musa Bagos, decried the Appeal Court’s rulings that led to the removal of elected PDP members from both the National and State Assembly. Jang deemed these rulings as miscarriages of justice and expressed his belief that only God could handle such matters.

Jang specifically called for consequences for former Governor Simon Lalong, accusing him of imposing the current APC party chairman on the state party, thereby undermining its organizational structure.

Senator Jonah Jang also expressed his belief in divine intervention regarding the nullification of Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s election by the Appeal Court on November 19. The court cited a lack of structure in the Plateau chapter of the PDP, under which Governor Mutfwang contested and won the election.

Jang, the leader of the PDP in Plateau, assured the people that the Supreme Court would review the appellate court judgment, leading to the reinstatement of the winners of the affected seats. He denounced the alleged injustice and emphasized that the party remained united with a common front.

Musa Bagos, who was recently removed from House of Representatives for the Jos East/Jos South federal constituency by the court of appeal, embarked on a thank-you tour to express gratitude to his constituents for their support during the last general election. Despite court rulings against him, Bagos encouraged the people to remain calm and trust in God, expressing confidence that justice would prevail.

Bagos, who visited various districts in Jos South Local Government Area, remained steadfast in his commitment to positively impact the lives of Plateau and Nigerian leaders despite the challenges. He urged his constituents to maintain faith and trust in God as they navigate the current political landscape.

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May 13, 2026

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𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟒.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧-𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦.

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Plateau Women Call For Inclusion, Fair Representation Ahead Of Elections

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May 13, 2026

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By Patricia Amogu

A group, Women for Women Community, Plateau Chapter, has called for greater inclusion, fairness and equal political participation for women ahead of the forthcoming elections.

The call was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday and jointly signed by the group’s Convener, Mrs Rhoda Jahota; Coordinator, Mrs Felicia Bala; and Secretary, Mrs Kauna Samuel.

The group said women remained critical stakeholders in peace building, economic growth, community leadership and family stability, stressing that their contributions should reflect in political leadership structures.

“As vital stakeholders in peace, growth and development, women have continued to contribute immensely to nation-building, community leadership, economic advancement and family stability.

“It is only right that these contributions are meaningfully reflected in our political leadership and decision-making structures,” the statement said.

The group appealed to traditional rulers, religious leaders, political actors and other stakeholders in Plateau to support competent and visionary women seeking elective offices.

It also urged political party leaders and chairmen to ensure a fair, transparent and level playing field for female aspirants during party primaries and elections.

“The inclusion of women on the ballot is not merely a political gesture,” the group stated.

“It is a necessary step toward strengthening democracy, promoting good governance and building a more inclusive society,” it added.

The group further urged women, mothers and youths to rise above political, ethnic and religious differences in supporting credible female candidates.

According to the statement, leadership should be driven by integrity, competence, compassion and vision rather than gender, ethnicity or political affiliation.

“The future of Plateau State is brighter when women are empowered to lead alongside men,” the group stated.

“A society that gives women equal opportunity in governance is positioned for sustainable peace, justice, unity and development,” it added.

The group described the advocacy as a call for progress, inclusion and transformational leadership, declaring that “it is Women O’Clock on the Plateau.” (NAN)

Edited by Tosin Kolade