Thousands of youths from Vwang District in Jos South Local Government Area have called on former House of Representatives member, Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos, to reconsider his continued membership in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing alleged injustice, exclusion, and lack of internal democracy within the party’s Northern Zone.
The youths, under the banner Vwang Patriotic Youths for Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos, made the appeal during a press conference held on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Hon. Ezekiel Joseph Gyang said the PDP has abandoned principles of fairness, transparency, and equity, leaving loyal members like Bagos marginalized despite years of dedicated service.
“Despite Hon. Bagos’ unwavering commitment to the unity and progress of the PDP, his views and inputs have been deliberately ignored in key consultations shaping the party’s future,” Gyang said. He accused some party leaders in the Northern Zone of manipulating ward congresses and imposing preferred candidates, warning that such practices could further divide the party as the state congress and primaries approach.
The group also pointed to ongoing court cases in Jos South as evidence of leadership failure within the party, describing the system as one where “loyalty is punished, merit is ignored, and manipulation thrives.”
Emphasizing that their appeal was not driven by bitterness, the youths said their call was motivated by a desire for inclusive and merit-based leadership. “Hon. Bagos has served with integrity and humility, yet his deliberate sidelining shows that the PDP no longer represents the ideals it once stood for,” the statement read.
They urged Hon. Bagos to “take a bold and principled decision within one month” to chart a new political direction that would restore confidence in democracy and inspire the youth.
Also present at the press conference were Da Gyang Ravwo Pam of the Elders Forum, Dung Joshua Dalyop, Coordinator of Bagos Youths in Vwang District, and Mrs. Rose Gyang, the Women Leader — all of whom expressed solidarity and pledged total support for any decision Bagos makes moving forward.
The group reaffirmed its commitment to justice, fairness, and accountability, urging Hon. Bagos to lead by example and embrace a political path that reflects the values he has consistently upheld.
