Plateau Southern and Central Zone Unity Forum Blows Hot, Warns Mischief Makers

Plateau Southern and Central Zone Unity Forum Blows Hot, Warns Mischief Makers

    Walbe Orgak

Arising from its end-of-the-year meeting the Plateau, Southern, and Central Zone
Unity Forum has resolved to remain united and committed to the ideals of its mission and vision. Members of the group unanimously frowned at the attitudes of some individuals who want to drag the group's name into disrepute and ridicule.

The Plateau, Southern, and Central Zone Unity Forum board of trustee spoke persons, Engr. Thomas Dimka while recalling some of the activities of the group said the group came into existence in the year 2006 noting that since then it has had an unbroken leadership succession of four-year tenure who are being elected with the current leadership Reverend Dr. Polycarp Success Jurbe.

He said initially the name of the group was called a political forum, but due to growing numbers of members and to accommodate other interest groups the name was changed to The Plateau Southern and Central Zone Unity Forum.

 Engr. Thomas Dimka said over the years the group has supported its members and individual who shares their ideology, mission, and vision and they are seeking political elective positions to win elections.

He further said, ‘I am proud to say that our members are peace-loving and committed to achieving the mandate of the group.

He said it is laughable that some individuals decided to test the will of the group with a preposterous press release; however, he commended the leadership of the groups led by Reverend Dr. Polycarp Success Jurbe's maturity, wisdom, and conscientious handling of the matter.

He said the members of the Board of Trustees they are calling on the general public must especially politicians to be wary of such dubious individuals because they are not their members.

Engr. Thomas Dimka reiterated that Plateau, Southern and Central Zone Unity Forum is a force to be reckoned with and its members are large enough to have an impact in any election. Noting that they have over eighty-five thousand registered members in Jos North alone.

Also speaking after the meeting is Mr. Theodore Danladi who spoke on behalf of the stakeholder and noted that the group was created primarily to connect as well as engaged the Southern and Central Plateau people leaving in Jos in the political activities of the state.

Theodore Danladi urged the general public to disregard the press release issued by some desperate individuals who are afraid of the strength of groups and are bent on using the name of the group for their selfish and dubious ends.

He said, the press release was calculated to distract the group’s members from their activities; but it has, however, further strengthened and cemented their relationship as a family and they are coming together today to resolve to remain focused and committed, ‘infarct we are now bolder and we response accordingly’ he added.

Blessing Go’ar the leader of the women's group said the group has become part of them and there is nothing somebody will do that will dampened their spirit, she said they are peace-loving people, she said nobody has the monopoly of mischief, therefore, she is advising them to desist from engaging themselves from making such kind of things and also seek retribution.

The Youth Leader Geoffrey John Gotep said the group has come a long way and cannot be blackmailed during this crucial electioneering campaign.

He said their impact on an election is huge and very fundamental in winning an election, which is why some disparate individuals want to break their chain of unity, but it will not work, it is dead on arrival he added. 

He said their membership continues to grow and they are making a huge wave in the political arena in Jos and its environs.

The youth leader commended the leadership of Dr. Polycarp Success Jurbe noting that his maturity and abilities are an asset and they believe in his capacity to lead the group at this crucial time.

The Secretary General of the Plateau, Southern and Central Zone Unity Forum Danjuma Bali who spoke on behalf of the EXCO said the group is the makeup of indigenous of the Plateau Southern and Central Zones who are domiciled in Jos.

He noted that the joint meeting was called by the chairman Reverend Dr.
Polycarp Success Jurbe to brief the members on the progress, and the way forward as the year comes to an end. He noted that his attention was drawn to a malicious publication that was aimed at destroying the group.

Bali noted they have already put measures unground to address the issues amicably and decisively, he assured the group that they remain committed and more refined to carry out their activities with greater determination and vigor.

He explained that the alleged leader of the other faction is also the secretary of a political party which is even against their constitution, which said no members of Plateau, Southern, and Central Zone Unity Forum shall hold any leadership position in any political party unless he resigns his membership.

In his closing statements, the chairman of Plateau, Southern and Central Zone Unity Forum Dr. Polycarp Success Jurbe urged the members to be calmed and remained on focus on achieving success in their fort-coming programs.

He said the Board of Trustees has already taken a stand and the EXCO will soon issue a statement outlining its programs and activities.