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You’ve derailed Plateau development in eight years, Jang knocks Lalong

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A former Governor of Plateau state, Jonah Jang on Monday criticized the outgoing administration led by Governor Simon Lalong saying that the outgoing governor had derailed the state development in the last eight years

Jang also urged the Governor-elect, Caleb Mutfwang not to spare any efforts in rebuilding the state when he assumes office on May 29.

The former Governor was reacting to a series of last minutes activities of Lalong’s administration including the commissioning of some projects preparatory to his exit in power.

In a statement on Monday signed by his Media Consultant, Clinton Garuba, the former Governor lamented that the state of governance had nosedived in the state under Lalong’s watch in the past eight years to the extent that “one would not envy the incoming administration for the enormity of work that it has to do in rebuilding the people’s trust in Government, its programmes and policies”.

Jang said “At a time when sections of the state have come under attacks from people hell-bent on waging genocide on the people, the Government is rather hurriedly commissioning projects, some of which it even inherited as ongoing projects of the Jang administration to cover for 8 years of nothingness. Perhaps the government realized too late in the day that it had pursued personal political gains to the detriment of the general well-being of the State and is in a hurry to claim that it at least did something when in fact did almost nothing ”

The former Governor further said “Every Plateau citizen knows that since the return of democracy in 1999, no government has paid attention to roads and infrastructure like the Jang administration. If Lalong and those who have failed to advise him on the need to be truthful as a leader think that they built Jos, the Plateau State capital from its foundation, let them continue to live in delusion. The outcome of the elections is a testimony to their performance in the last 8 years. Had they done better, Plateau people would have said so through the ballot box. Having failed, the best thing would be to quietly leave and continue with the lobby for appointment at the federal level where he had spent years of servitude abandoning the state to suffer a lack of leadership and governance.

“For now, the Lalong administration should concentrate on clearing their tables as it is only a few days to the handover and the prayer on the lips of many a plateau person is, “May Lalong and this type of administration never happen to us again.”

Senator Jang commiserates with all the grieving communities and joins in wishing that the swearing-in of the coming administration will bring succor to the people and return the state to the path to progress and development”

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HON. DR. DANJUMA SANDA LEADS YPP DELEGATION TO UJAH ANAGUTA, RECEIVES ROYAL BLESSINGS AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS

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The House of Representatives Candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) for the Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Danjuma Sanda, on Monday led a distinguished delegation of party leaders, candidates, stakeholders, and supporters on a royal courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, the Ujah Anaguta, to seek royal blessings, prayers, and fatherly counsel as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections.

The visit reaffirmed the campaign’s commitment to engaging critical stakeholders, strengthening community relationships, and recognizing the invaluable role of traditional institutions in promoting peace, unity, and sustainable development.

The delegation included the Plateau State Chairman of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Hon. Samson Luka, the YPP Candidate for Jos North North State Constituency, Hon. Galadima Azi Itse, party executives, elders, women and youth leaders, religious leaders, community stakeholders, supporters, and well-wishers.

Welcoming the delegation, His Royal Majesty, the Ujah Anaguta, commended the peaceful conduct of the campaign and offered prayers for divine wisdom, protection, and success. The royal father urged all political actors to conduct issue-based campaigns that promote peace, unity, and the collective progress of the people.

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“Today, we have come before our revered royal father with humility and respect to seek his blessings and prayers. Traditional institutions remain the moral compass of our communities, and their guidance is essential in building a peaceful, united, and prosperous society. Our aspiration is not merely about winning an election; it is about offering purposeful representation, restoring hope, and ensuring that every community in Jos North and Bassa has a stronger voice at the National Assembly.”

Dr. Sanda further reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to transparent leadership, quality representation, youth and women empowerment, improved education, accessible healthcare, infrastructure development, economic opportunities, and policies that directly improve the lives of the people.

A Campaign Built on Unity and Service

The visit also provided an opportunity for meaningful interaction with community leaders, religious leaders, party faithful, and supporters, who reiterated their confidence in the YPP’s vision and pledged their continued support for candidates committed to integrity, accountability, and people-centred governance.

The presence of senior party leaders and stakeholders underscored the growing strength and unity within the Young Progressives Party, as well as the increasing momentum behind Hon. Dr. Danjuma Sanda’s campaign across Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency.

The campaign believes that lasting development can only be achieved through collaboration with traditional institutions, religious leaders, community stakeholders, and the people whose mandate it seeks.

As consultations continue across the constituency, Hon. Dr. Danjuma Sanda remains committed to running a peaceful, inclusive, and issue-driven campaign focused on delivering effective representation and sustainable development for every community.

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Hon. Dr. Danjuma Sanda Campaign Organization
Young Progressives Party (YPP)
Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency
Plateau State, Nigerian.

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Hold Tinubu administration responsible if anything happens to El-Rufai – ADC

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has said that the President Bola Tinubu administration will be held responsible if anything happens to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.

The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this assertion in an interview on Symfoni TV.

Abdullahi said El-Rufai’s detention is not about the law, justice or crime but about politics.

“If anything happens to El-Rufai while he remains in state custody, President Bola Tinubu and his administration will bear full responsibility.

“El-Rufai is not being held today because he committed any crime. That would have been left for the court to decide. Let the court pronounce that he is guilty or is not guilty.

“But to continue to hold him interminably speaks to something else, and that is why it is clear to us that the desire or the intention of this APC government is to continue to hold El-Rufai to ensure that he does not participate in this election and strengthen the opposition. That is exactly what they plan to do.

“This same El-Rufai fought for President Bola Tinubu when when everyone in the Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet didn’t want him,” he said.

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