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Six Contenders For Plateau 2023 Governorship Race

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3 years ago

January 24, 2023

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There are six contenders for Plateau 2023 Governorship Race, and only three seem to have a chance in the race.

Going by the tone of the campaign for the forthcoming governorship election in Plateau State, the March 11 poll is going to be a fierce contest that will involve not just the two major political parties, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the main opposition party, the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) — as witnessed in recent past — but also a third force, the Labour Party (LP).

Six political parties are fielding candidates for the governorship contest. But, only the above three have a massive following to win the contest. In other words, the next governor of Plateau State will emerge from the APC, the PDP, or the LP.

The other three political parties are the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the Peoples’ Redemption Party (PRP), and the Young Peoples’s Party (YPP). Like the three frontrunners, they are good platforms that have nominated credible candidates for the position but they do not seem to enjoy the backing of the people. As a result, they do not stand a chance of winning the governorship election scheduled to hold on March 11.

Comrade Gbenga Aluko, the Plateau State director of the Civil Liberty Organization (CLO) shares the above view He said: “It is difficult to predict governorship elections in Plateau State because certain external and internal factors keep coming in and more are expected. But, by and large, it is a race for the APC, the LP, and the PDP.”

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Senator I. D. Gyang Supporters Demand Review of Plateau North APC Primary Results

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4 days ago

May 30, 2026

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Supporters of Senator I. D. Gyang have called for a review of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election results in Plateau North, alleging irregularities in the conduct of the exercise.

In a statement issued by the Director General of the I. D. Gyang Campaign Council, Comrade Lot Adas, the group expressed concern over what it described as a lack of transparency in the primary process.

The statement claimed that the outcome of the exercise did not reflect the wishes of party members, insisting that credible internal democracy must be upheld to preserve trust within the APC.

According to the group, party strength is rooted in grassroots participation, warning that any process that sidelines members’ votes could weaken unity and confidence in the party structure.

It further alleged that the Plateau North senatorial primary was not conducted in a manner consistent with due process, describing the results as unacceptable to many stakeholders within the constituency.

The supporters urged the APC leadership to ensure fairness and justice by reviewing the conduct and outcome of the primaries in line with party guidelines and democratic principles.

They also referenced ongoing considerations by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), expressing hope that the leadership would take corrective action after reviewing reports from relevant committees.

While calling for a review, the group appealed to party members and supporters to remain calm and peaceful, stressing that their demand is rooted in fairness, equity, and respect for internal democracy.

The statement reaffirmed commitment to the unity and progress of the APC in Plateau North, while insisting that only a credible and transparent process can strengthen the party ahead of future elections.

Signed:
Comrade Lot Adas
Director General, I. D. Gyang Campaign Council

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Samuel Kyarshik Emerges APM Governorship Flagbearer in Plateau

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5 days ago

May 29, 2026

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Samuel Danauta Kyarshik has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement for the 2027 general elections in Plateau State.

Kyarshik emerged through a consensus affirmation process during the party’s governorship primary election held in Jos, the Plateau State capital.

The exercise was supervised by the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Solomon Luka, who said the process followed the party’s constitutional guidelines for consensus primaries.

Luka explained that the emergence of only one cleared aspirant made the consensus option necessary and straightforward.

“We are here to make it official because by our guidelines we have only two ways of conducting primaries; either direct primaries or consensus. Since there is only one aspirant, all we need to do is use the consensus option,” he stated.

Following consultations with delegates and party stakeholders present at the venue, Luka formally declared Kyarshik as the party’s authentic governorship candidate after no objections were raised.

Speaking shortly after his emergence, Kyarshik described the affirmation as the beginning of a new chapter for Plateau State, promising inclusive governance, peace, and economic transformation if elected governor in 2027.

According to him, Plateau State possesses enormous human and natural resources capable of driving development and prosperity.

“Plateau State is too rich to be poor,” he declared, while blaming years of poor leadership for the economic and social challenges confronting the state.

The APM governorship candidate pledged to focus on restoring unity, improving infrastructure, creating opportunities for residents, and addressing insecurity across the state.

On security, Kyarshik assured residents that his administration would prioritise the protection of lives and property, stressing that leadership requires sacrifice and commitment to the people.

Also speaking, the Plateau State Chairman of the APM, Mohammed Abdullahi Danbaba, said the party was determined to provide purposeful leadership and tackle challenges such as insecurity, poor roads, and lack of basic amenities.

Danbaba described Kyarshik as a loyal and capable leader with the qualities needed to move Plateau State forward.

In his remarks, Emmanuel Goladi said the party was prepared to offer a new style of leadership built on teamwork, unity, and practical solutions to the state’s challenges.

Goladi identified insecurity as one of the major issues facing Plateau State, adding that the party had developed strategies aimed at ensuring lasting peace and development across the state.