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2023: Plateau group holds maiden summit ahead of polls
A renowned group, Plateau Our Heritage Revival Initiative (POHri) has organised a maiden summit toward ensuring credible leaders are elected in the forthcoming 2023 general elections in the state.
The event held on Thursday at Greatlinks Hotel Jos, had participants from different strata, tribes, religions and segment of the state.
The Convener of the summit, a Veteran Journalist and Former Special Adviser on Media to Plateau State Governor Hon. Ayuba Pam said that the idea aimed at finding lasting solutions to the myriad of problems facing the state.
According to him, the summit is to bring to the fore discussions about the kind of leaders that should be elected in the state in 2023.
Hon. Pam added that the summit aimed at stirring up discussions that would promote the common heritage of the state.
“As a state, we have myriad of challenges facing us; is it the tribal acrimony, disunity, insecurity, and what have you. So, we are here to discuss, rob minds and ensure that we forge ahead as a people and for the sake of our common heritage,”he said.
Chairman of the group, Hon. Alex Kwapnoe said that the state ought to be better than its current state, hence the need to have experienced leaders in 2023.
“Plateau ought to be the envy of all; we ought to be the centre of attraction, but we are not. So, must be involved on who govern Plateau in 2023, and that person should emerge base on experience and the quality of what he or she has to offer
“So we must put our sentiments and interests aside and elect credible leaders that move this forward,”he said.
While Declaring the summit open,
Chairman of the Occasion, Brig.-Gen. Jon Temlong (rtd), commended the group for putting together the event aimed at finding solutions to the problems facing Plateau State
Gen. Temlong, the first Commander, Multi-National Joint Task Force in the North-East, charged Plateau citizens to change their attitudes toward the actualisation of the common heritage of the state.
“We have to understand that our diversity is a source of strength, but if not managed well, it will become our albatross. But as people of Plateau, we must change our attitudes and be more serious and committed in ensuring we change things for good.
“Elders must be seen leading by example; we must be seen to be peaceful and matured in outlook and speech.So, changing the narrative begins with ourselves.
The summit had the theme “Plateau State: Changing the Narratives – Our Stand” with discussants such as Professor Patricia Lar from the University of Jos, who she is the Vice President, West Africa Research and Innovation Management Association, Barr. Longpoe Henry Lecturer, Center for Conflict Management and Peace Studies UNIJOS and Lead Development Consultant CCN Nigeria Viktor Kuchili amongs others.
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has commended Senator Basheer Lado, for redefining the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, stating that, for the first time in a long while, the office is fully meeting its expectations.
Speaking during his visit to the office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters accompanied by distinguished senators, Akpabio described the visit as a significant step in strengthening Executive-Legislative relations.
He praised the Special Adviser and his team for maintaining the confidentiality of communications between the President and Senate, and also, ensuring a seamless flow of information. He further emphasized that the office is now more result-oriented.
Additionally, he acknowledged the office’s diligent efforts in tracking all Bills passed by the Senate and assented to by the President, underscoring its critical role in legislative efficiency.
Expressing his satisfaction, Akpabio noted that he and the Senate delegation were proud of the office’s achievements and looked forward to sustaining the existing cordial and productive relationship between the Executive and the Legislature throughout the administration.
In recognition of his exemplary leadership, Senator Lado presented an Award of Excellence to Senator Akpabio.
In his remarks, Senator Lado reaffirmed his commitment to fostering a harmonious working relationship between the Executive and the Legislature. He lauded Akpabio for his unwavering dedication to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda—defending it with clarity, articulating it with passion, and advancing it through legislative action.
Ahead of the 2025 political party Congresses, Plateau State Chapter of the Labour Party (LP) stakeholders has endorsed the defection of the candidate of the party in the 2023 general elections and the leader of Justice and Rebirth, Barr Gyang Zi SAN, to the All Progressive Congress (APC) with the view to key into the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
They made the call in a communique issued at the end of the enlarge meeting of the stakeholders from Plateau North senatorial zone at the residence of Barr. Gyang Zi in Rayfield Jos.
The communique which was jointly signed by Dr. Ayiki Sati Director General, Justice and Rebirth and
Barr. Samuel Galadima- 2024 Chairmanship candidate of Jos East LGA among others said the call became imperative on the sideline of the leadership tussle at the National Level which violates the core principles and values for the formation of the Party as an alternative for Nigeria for the protection, sustenance of democracy and Social Justice.
They regretted that the leadership tussle has also divided the party into factions leaving party loyalists and supporters in the state of despondency and confusion not knowing where they belong.
Our correspondent reports that the gathering included LP candidates from the 2023/2024 general elections, party executives, and support groups from the six local government areas of the Northern Senatorial District.
Besides, the focus of the discussions was centered on the state of the Labour Party at both national and state levels and the need for political realignment ahead of the 2025 party congresses and conventions.
The stakeholders further frowned at the structural weaknesses in LP and resolved to advise Barr Gyang Zi, to leave the party and join the APC while expressing confidence that the APC would provide him with a platform to advance good governance in the state .
The communique also emphasized the importance of political consultations, particularly with APC leaders at both state and national levels. It called for collaboration with Plateau State APC leaders, including Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, Sen. Simon Bako Lalong, Sen. Diket Plang, and other party officials.
According to the communique, supporters of Barr Gyang Zi also pledged to mobilize grassroots support for the APC, stating that their leader’s defection would strengthen the party in the state.
They urged the APC leadership to formally receive Gyang Zi and his supporters into the party, marking their official transition from the Labour Party.
Stakeholders also reiterated the need for inclusive governance, ensuring that youths, women, and less privileged individuals are sidelined in the democratic process and accordingly officially denounced their membership in the Labour Party, declaring their support for the APC.
They assured that all LP structures aligned with Gyang Zi would follow suit, shifting their loyalty to the ruling party in the state and at the National level.
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has extended his heartfelt felicitation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday.
Governor Ododo in statement signed by his special adviser on media, Ismaila Isah described President Tinubu as a statesman whose leadership and dedication to national development continue to inspire hope and progress across Nigeria.
He commended the President’s unwavering commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, which is driving economic reforms, strengthening national unity, and advancing the nation’s democratic values.
“On behalf of the government and people of Kogi State, I celebrate Mr President and our father on this special day. Your resilience, visionary leadership, and patriotism have laid a strong foundation for Nigeria’s growth. We deeply appreciate your tireless efforts in repositioning our country for sustainable development,” Governor Ododo stated.
He further reaffirmed his support for President Tinubu’s administration and prayed for continued wisdom, strength, and good health for the President as he leads Nigeria toward greater prosperity, sustainable development, peace and stability.
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