PWASG SOUTHERN ZONE RALLIES STRUCTURE, SETS AGENDA FOR 2027 IN SHENDAM MEETING

(By Our Correspondent)

The Plateau State Women Support Group for Tinubu and Mutfwang 2027, PWASG, has concluded its zonal executive meeting in Shendam Local Government Area with a resolve to deepen grassroots mobilization and consolidate political structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The meeting, held on Thursday, 20th August 2026, brought together the State EXCO, Zonal EXCO, Advisers, and the 6 LGA Coordinators with their respective EXCO members across the Southern Zone
The gathering also had in attendance key political figures including the Executive Chairman of Shendam LGA, Hon. Nicholas Kemi Nshe, the Member representing *Quanpan/Mikang/Shendam Federal Constituency, Hon. Joseph Dashe Dading, and all APC House of Assembly candidates from Shendam LGA constituency.

In an appreciation note, the group commended Hon. Nshe, Hon. Dading and the candidates for honoring the invitation and for their continued support for the group’s objectives.
Discussions at the meeting centered on four critical areas: *mobilization, structure, group identity, and preparations for the forthcoming LGA Inauguration and the 2027 elections.

Members made robust contributions on how to strengthen the group from the state level down to the polling units to ensure effective delivery of votes for the Tinubu/Mutfwang ticket in 2027. 
At the end of deliberations, the Southern Zone adopted 7 major resolutions:

Ward and Unit Structure: All  LGA Coordinators are to submit the names of their Ward and Polling Unit Coordinators to the Assistant Secretary, Hon. Tabawa Aruku, CNA, within one week.

LGA Coordinators are to forward the official list of APC candidates to the Zonal EXCO immediately after INEC releases them.
Working Relationship: All Advisers and State EXCO members are directed to work hand in hand with the Zonal Coordinator and their respective LGA Coordinators to ensure synergy.
The Cap was adopted as the official means of identification during meetings. The PWASG/APC T-shirt and Cap are to be used strictly for campaigns and courtesy visits.
Patrons and Matrons: Each of the 6 LGAs in the Southern Zone must secure a minimum of 4 Patrons and 4 Matrons before the LGA Inauguration Ceremony.
 Every LGA is to identify prominent stakeholders to serve as Chairman, Special Guest, Chairlady and other key roles to support the sponsorship of the inauguration program.

For the LGA Inauguration, all LGA, Ward and Polling Unit EXCO members are to appear in White attire with APC Asho-eke headwear. Members are to wear the official PWASG/APC T-Shirt.
The meeting was described as successful and strategic. The group expressed appreciation to God and to all guests for their support and commitment to the movement.

The communique was signed by the Assistant Secretary of PWASG, Hon. Tabawa Aruku, CNA.

The group ended with prayers for the success of PWASG, peace and progress of Plateau State, and victory for the APC in 2027.

2027: Plateau Women Alliance Support Group Seeks Stronger Grassroots Mobilisation, Meets APC Northern Zone Chairman

(By Our Correspondent)

The Plateau Women Alliance Support Group (PWASG) has commenced strategic engagements with key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The group made this known following a courtesy visit to the APC Northern Zone Chairman, Hon. Agwom Atang Azi, at his office on August 17, 2026.

The visit provided an opportunity for the women’s support group to formally introduce its leadership, structure and mandate to the party chairman, while outlining its mobilisation plans and activities ahead of the 2027 elections.

Receiving the delegation, Hon. Azi warmly welcomed the initiative and commended the group for what he described as a well-organised and structured approach to political mobilisation.

The APC Northern Zone Chairman stressed the importance of taking political mobilisation to the grassroots, particularly the polling-unit level, urging the women to establish a strong presence across the state's electoral structures.

He challenged the group to mobilise at least 20 women in every polling unit, noting that a well-coordinated grassroots structure could play a decisive role in determining the outcome of the 2027 elections.

According to him, women constitute a critical component of the electorate and their effective organisation and participation could significantly strengthen the party's electoral prospects.

Hon. Azi further advised the group to establish a comprehensive executive structure across all 17 Local Government Areas, with ward and polling-unit coordinators to ensure effective communication, mobilisation and coordination.

He noted that unlike some support groups that operate mainly as platforms for family members and friends, PWASG had demonstrated a level of organisation and structure capable of supporting sustained political mobilisation.

The chairman also encouraged the women to extend their consultations to APC leaders in other zones, stressing the importance of broad-based engagement, unity and cooperation within the party.

He expressed optimism that women's participation and influence in the political process would increase significantly ahead of the 2027 elections and prayed for the success of the group's mobilisation efforts.

In her remarks, the Secretary of PWASG, Ruth Ezekiel Mandyau, thanked the APC Northern Zone Chairman for receiving the delegation and for his guidance and encouragement.

She said the group would remain committed to building a united, disciplined and effective grassroots network capable of contributing meaningfully to the political process.

The courtesy visit ended on a positive note, with the chairman expressing his support and goodwill towards the Plateau Women Alliance Support Group and urging its members to remain united, organised and focused on their objectives ahead of 2027.

The engagement is seen by members of the group as an important step towards building stronger collaboration between women-led support structures and the APC grassroots leadership across Plateau State.

Signed:

Ruth Ezekiel Mandyau

Secretary, PWASG – Southern Zone

MUTFWANG RESTORING DIGNITY OF NGAS TRADITIONAL INSTITUTION — BILIWER

(By WALBE OGAK)

The Secretary of Plateau Central Zone Like Minds for Caleb Mutfwang 2027, Godwin Biliwer, has described the installation of the Ngolong Ngas as one of the most commendable and significant steps taken by Governor Caleb Mutfwang since assuming office as Executive Governor of Plateau State in 2023.

Biliwer said the development has not only restored the dignity, pride and relevance of the traditional institution in Ngasland, but has also strengthened cultural identity, unity and cohesion among the Ngas people.

According to him, the Ngolong Ngas stool has historically played a critical role in the socio-cultural and political development of the Ngas nation, but its influence was weakened and largely absent during the previous political dispensation.

He noted that Governor Mutfwang, immediately upon assuming office in 2023, demonstrated his commitment to restoring the traditional institution by ensuring the installation of the Ngolong Ngas, describing the decision as a bold and historic intervention.

“For long, Ngolong Ngas has played a key role in the socio-cultural and political development of the people, which was lacking in the last political dispensation. But now, that dignity and relevance have been restored,” Biliwer stated.

Biliwer also commended the construction of a state-of-the-art palace for the Ngolong Ngas, describing the project as another major demonstration of the Mutfwang administration’s commitment to restoring the dignity and prestige of the traditional institution.

He noted that the palace, which is said to be almost 90 percent completed, will provide a befitting edifice for the Ngolong Ngas and further reinforce the importance of the traditional institution in the cultural and socio-political life of the Ngas people.

“The construction of a state-of-the-art palace, which is almost 90 percent complete, is highly commendable. It shows that Governor Mutfwang is not only interested in installing the Ngolong Ngas but is also committed to providing the institution with the facilities and environment befitting its status,” he said.

He said the restoration of the Ngolong Ngas institution has provided a rallying point for the Ngas people, creating an avenue for greater unity, peaceful coexistence and stronger community leadership.

Biliwer further commended Governor Mutfwang for recognizing the strategic role traditional institutions play in governance and grassroots development, stressing that traditional rulers remain important partners in promoting peace, mobilizing communities and preserving cultural values.

He said the administration’s support for the traditional institution has renewed confidence among the people of Plateau Central, while also strengthening the relationship between government and the grassroots.

According to Biliwer, the installation of the Ngolong Ngas and the construction of the palace represent more than physical or ceremonial achievements, but important steps towards restoring the historical and cultural identity of the Ngas people.

He maintained that Governor Mutfwang’s intervention would remain one of the notable achievements of his administration, particularly because it has provided the Ngas people with a central institution capable of fostering unity and coordinating the interests of the people.

Biliwer therefore urged the people of Plateau Central to appreciate and sustain the gains recorded under the Mutfwang administration, saying the governor’s commitment to traditional institutions, grassroots engagement and inclusive governance deserves continued support ahead of the 2027 elections.

NEMEL PEOPLE CELEBRATE KAYE FOUNDATION FOR SUPPORT TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED

Beneficiaries Receive Food, Clothes and Educational Materials

(By  Wukaska Bako Gowon)

The people of Nemel Community have commended the Kaye Foundation for its humanitarian gesture towards the less privileged in the area.

The appreciation followed a distribution exercise where the Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Mr. Albert Kaye, alongside his wife, Mrs. Magdalena Albert Kaye, gave out food items, clothes, and learning materials to vulnerable families and individuals.

The event, held at Gwam Nemel Primary School, drew large crowds and was met with loud applause from beneficiaries and community leaders, who described the intervention as timely and impactful.

Speaking during the distribution, Mr. Kaye said the foundation was established to give back to society and to put smiles on the faces of those in need.

He noted that supporting the less privileged is a responsibility that all well-meaning individuals and organizations must embrace, especially in difficult times.

In her remarks, Mrs. Magdalena Albert Kaye encouraged women to be supportive partners to their husbands and to shun idleness.

She urged them to engage in meaningful ventures, skills acquisition, and small-scale businesses that will improve family livelihoods and contribute to community development.

“Women must support our husbands, train their children well, and avoid idleness. Hard work brings dignity and progress to every home,” she said.

Community leaders and beneficiaries who spoke at the event praised the Kaye Foundation for remembering the poor at this critical time.

They described the gesture as one that promotes unity, love, and social responsibility, and prayed God to continue to bless and strengthen the foundation to do more.

The programme ended with prayers, songs of appreciation, and the distribution of items to hundreds of beneficiaries.

The Kaye Foundation assured that it will sustain the initiative and extend similar support to other communities in the near future.

IT WAS ABOUT COMPETENCE, NOT CREED” – TRUSTA FAULTS JINGIR OVER TINUBU’S MUSLIM-MUSLIM TICKET

(By WALBE OGAK)

The Trust Tinubu Again Support Group (TRUSTA) has criticised recent remarks by Sheikh Yahaya Jingir concerning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to run a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, describing the comments as a misrepresentation of the President’s intention.

In a statement issued in Abuja on August 14, 2026, the group said the 2023 presidential election was not a contest of religious superiority but one in which Nigerians across religious, ethnic and regional divides exercised their constitutional right to choose leaders they considered capable of delivering good governance.

According to TRUSTA, President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima were elected on the basis of competence, experience and political expediency, rather than as an attempt to impose a particular religious agenda on the country.

The group argued that three years into the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the emphasis of the Federal Government has been on governance and policy implementation, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, economic reforms, security, employment and national development.

TRUSTA further accused Sheikh Jingir of continuing to deploy rhetoric capable of deepening religious and political divisions in the country.

The support group recalled comments attributed to the cleric during the 2023 election period, alleging that similar statements contributed to the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) loss of the Plateau State governorship election.

It described the alleged continued rhetoric as an attempt to distract Nigerians from the administration’s development agenda and undermine efforts toward nation-building.

The group maintained that political and religious leaders have a responsibility to promote peaceful coexistence and national unity, particularly at a time when the country is confronted with security and economic challenges.

“It is irresponsible, unpatriotic and unethical to weaponise religion and deliberately polarise Nigerians along faith lines,” TRUSTA stated.

The group called on political and religious leaders across the country to refrain from divisive narratives and instead support policies capable of improving the lives of Nigerians irrespective of their religious, ethnic or regional backgrounds.

TRUSTA said the ultimate measure of any government should be its performance and impact on citizens, rather than religious identity.

The statement was signed by Hon. Stephen Bond, National Coordinator, Trust Tinubu Again Support Group (TRUSTA).

3 YEARS VS 7 YEARS: MUTFWANG HAS EARNED HIS PLACE AT THE ELDERS’ TABLE” – WAPLANG

(By WALBE OGAK)

The Chairman of the Central Planning Committee of the Plateau Central Zone for Mutfwang 2027, Peter Waplang, has dismissed attempts to compare Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang’s performance with that of governors of Nasarawa and Bauchi states, saying it is unfair to measure 3 years of work against 7 years of administration.

Waplang, in a statement on Monday, described such comparisons as “politically misleading” and a sign that the Mutfwang administration has made a strong impression in a short time.

Reacting to claims that neighbouring governors have performed better, he said the assessment misses the point.

 Comparing Governor Mutfwang with governors who have spent seven years in office is, in itself, an acknowledgment that he has started well,” Waplang stated.

According to him, within just three years, the Mutfwang government has recorded significant progress in infrastructure development, public service delivery, and strategic interventions across Plateau State.

Citing an African proverb, Waplang said Governor Mutfwang’s work has earned him recognition beyond his years in office.

_“When a child washes his hands clean, he will dine with the elders.”_  

That is exactly what is happening. The governor’s pace and quality of delivery have placed Plateau on the same table with administrations that have been in office twice as long.

He stressed that leadership should be judged not by the number of years, but by the impact, speed and effectiveness of projects.

“The reward for hard work is more work, and the confidence of the people is earned through performance,” he added.

Waplang maintained that the achievements of the last three years provide a strong foundation for sustained development and confirm that Plateau State is on the path of purposeful and transformational governance.

He said the growing confidence of citizens in the Mutfwang administration is proof that the government is delivering on its promise to rebuild Plateau.

Mutfwang 2027: Plateau Central Like Minds Unveils 5 LG Coordinators to Drive Grassroots Campaign

(By WALBE OGAK)

A political support group in Plateau Central Senatorial Zone, *Plateau Central Zone Like Minds for Caleb Mutfwang 2027*, has inaugurated coordinators across the five local government areas in the zone ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The appointments, Chairman central planning committee Peter Waplang said, are aimed at strengthening grassroots mobilisation and consolidating support for the second-term ambition of Governor Caleb Mutfwang.

In a statement released in Jos, the group listed the newly appointed Local Government Coordinators as:

1. *Hon. Solomon Duku* – Bokkos Local Government Area 

2. *Philemon Majam* – Kanke Local Government Area 

3. *Enoch Sekyen Bakyil* – Pankshin Local Government Area 

4. *Andrew Sokyes Samuel* – Mangu Local Government Area 

5. *Mallam Chindo Dunu* – Kanam Local Government Area 

According to Chairman central planning committee Peter Waplang the coordinators were carefully selected based on their track record, grassroots influence, and commitment to the ideals of the Mutfwang administration.

“The mandate of these coordinators is to deepen mobilisation, sensitise our people on the achievements of Governor Mutfwang, and ensure that the dividends of democracy get to every community in Plateau Central,” a statement from the group read.

The group added that the structure would serve as the engine room for voter education, issue-based campaigns, and community engagement ahead of 2027.

Political observers note that the emergence of support groups this early signals that the 2027 contest in Plateau is already gathering momentum, with Governor Mutfwang’s administration expected to campaign on the basis of peace-building, infrastructure, and good governance.

Members of the _Like Minds_ group maintain that Plateau Central remains firmly behind the governor, citing what they described as “visible projects and inclusive governance” across the zone since 2023.

They expressed confidence that with a united front at the grassroots, the APC and Governor Mutfwang will secure another landslide victory in the zone in 2027.

The coordinators are expected to immediately commence consultations with traditional rulers, youth groups, women organisations, and other stakeholders in their respective LGAs.

The group further pledged to remain non-violent and issue-focused in its mobilisation drive, saying the goal is to “sustain peace and deliver development” to the people of Plateau Central.