2023: PDP'S DESPERADO POLITICALLY SPONSORED MEDIA PROPAGANDA AGAINST GOVERNOR LALONG AND APC UNCOVERED.

2023: PDP'S DESPERADO POLITICALLY SPONSORED MEDIA PROPAGANDA AGAINST GOVERNOR LALONG AND APC UNCOVERED. 

Ahead of the 2023 elections, it has been discovered that some desperate politicians who are threatened by the successes of the APC Rescue Administration in Plateau State, have resulted to deception, blackmail  and propaganda as their last resort to discredit the progressive administration of His Excellency Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong, KSGG. 

It is gathered that in the wake of their desperation and fear of losing elections, they have set other propaganda machinery covertly and also budgeted huge sums of money to embark on media campaign of calumny against the APC Government as well as damage the reputation and integrity of the Governor through peddling lies, fake news, misinformation and disinformation. 

Available and concrete facts show that the infamous strategy is being championed by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP as they believe that this will revive their destroyed forunes and restore their candidates to winning elections again. They hope that this can only succeed when they bring down the Government of the day and the ruling Party the APC using lies, deceit and character assassination. 

It is worthy to note that democracy has given everybody the freedom of association and speech but sadly, this has been hijacked by propagandists like the opposition party in Plateau State who are bent on doing everything mischievously misinform the people with a view to clinch to power by all means. 

Instead of the opposition to go beyond fault-finding to give or invent a vision of their own on  how they intend to make Plateau State and the nation better, they are stuck with old tricks and wailing propaganda. All that they seem to give the public is destructive and disruptive actions coated with hate speeches, falsehood, adverse, comments and vitriolic attacks on Governor Lalong and his Rescue administration. This act if not checked poses danger to democracy in the State. 

Although their plan is to use the mainstream media, bloggers and social platforms to perpetuate their evil acts, the Press on the Plateau must be commended for their act of selflessness, professionalism, diligence and unbiased stand on issues which has not allowed the opposition to use them to achieve their their selfish desires. We encourage them to remain independent, objective and faithful to facts. 

We are also aware that some prominent politicians outside Plateau State have committed huge sums of money to members of the opposition parties to sponsor media war and propaganda against the Governor and the APC with the sole aim of bringing it down. 

We strongly belief that the media on the Plateau who have been partners with the progressive government in the restoration of peace and good governance in State will not be distracted or induced with money by any group of people to carry out any evil propaganda against the State. 

We also advise the PDP to concentrate on promoting its obscure and faded image and market its aspirants, rather than embarking on vicious disparagement of the APC government through baseless and empty write ups and press releases that serve no good than to disparage the State and expose its citizens to ridicule in the eye of the country and the world at large. 

The people-centered ruling APC continues to question the PDP’s credibility and moral justification in planning such a humongous and expensive media propaganda when their sixteen (16) improvident years in power was characterised with a legacy of deep-seated insecurity,  poor and equal welfare to our Civil servants, Pensioners and Plateau people. 

Because of the shaky foundation upon which their party stands, they have in addition to planning this vitrolic media propaganda agenda, Possibly resorted to recruiting aggrieved, desperate and disgruntled APC members with the hope using them for mischief. Their thinking is that they would receive cheap popularityn cto revive their misfortunes. This will definitely fail just as they failed in using the Local Government strike, Endsars Protests, Abok impeachment saga and the attacks in some parts of the State to sway people to their side. Plateau people are wise and know that Governor Lalong and the APC mean well for them. 

Already, the propaganda has failed woefully because some of the alleged ruling party "decampees" have since recanted and confessed that they were misled and exploited.  They reject being used and further re-assured the APC of their loyalty and commitments to the ideals of the party which has mechanisms for settling disputes. 

Our conclusion is that what is giving the opposition sleepless night is the fact that they are aware that good governance has become one of the yardsticks for evaluating proficiency and efficiency, and Governor Simon Lalong administration has from every indication established that keeping a campaign promise is possible. 

The Plateau people are admonished to continue supporting the administration of Lalong as he remains resilient and resolute in his approach to governance. He remains firm and focused on the pact with Plateau people and refuses to be intimidated nor be bullied by the enemies of peace and good governance, and no amount of campaign nor propaganda would take that from him. Plateau people are wiser and will not be deceived again. 

Diket Plang 

Special Adviser to the Governor of Plateau State. 

21st January 2022.

DVD Movement The Unstoppable Wind on the Plateau

DVD Movement The Unstoppable Wind on the Plateau

By Boniface Kassam

Scientifically, it is believed that gases move from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas. And the bigger the differences between the pressures, the faster the air will move from the high to the low pressure.

That rush of air is the wind we experience every day. And movement of air from high pressure to low pressure happens in nature all the time: Things always try to even out, and such a siituation is called DIFFUSION.

Diffusion in the simplest definition is the movement of individual molecules of a substance through a semipermeable barrier from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

This aptly defines the current surge by the DVD Movement across the length and breadth of Plateau State. 

The wind-blowing is reaching out and very fast too.

It is, therefore, obvious that in a democratic environment, political opinions depend largely on which way the wind is blowing.

The wind in this context is not that of a tornado which often destroys and unsettles things. Rather, it is the one that shapes the thinking of people as to the direction of political development which our dear State is passing through as 2023 draws near.

The above scenario also describes the level of acceptability of the DVD Movement by many citizens in Plateaus State. Every day, drums of massive support are hitting every nook and cranny of the State by lovers of this democratic movement, while voices of acceptability synchronized with harmonious dance steps are enough signs to showcase the arrival of this God-sent leader that the State has been waiting for.

His calmness, calculative accuracy, and experiences drawn from exposure to national leadership and governance place him far above others.

A personality that does not talk much but act more to the admiration of many. He possesses an inner mindset that drives his vision which is fashioned out, “To Build a Secured, Prosperous and United Plateau that is anchored on the Fear of God”.

The testimonies coming from far and near since his expression of interest to contest for the number one seat in Plateau State are legendary and cut across every tribe and religion. 

For instance, last year after I was officially announced as the Head of Media for the DVD Movement, I started receiving phone calls and text messages from people I never anticipated would ordinarily call or chat me, given their personalities and the distances that separate us. But more heartwarming was the fact that, such calls and messages were embedded testimonies and goodwill messages that further define the character and personality of the leader of the DVD Movement, Nde David Victor Dimka fsi.

A senior lecturer with the University of Pretoria, South Africa, Dr. Sunny in a telephone conversation with me said; “My brother I am happy to hear that Oga Victor is aspiring to become the governor of Plateau State in 2023. This man is God- sent and I strongly believe that from the purest of his heart, God will surely make it possible. I am in South Africa today courtesy Victor Dimka, and I can name so many out there that have benefited immensely from his goodwill. This is a pay-back time for us! We are patiently waiting for when the flag will be handed over to him. I urge Plateau people not to miss this detribalized Nigerian who will certainly restore the past glory of the State and move it to higher heights”.

This is just one out of the so many testimonies I have received and still receiving from well-wishers in and outside of Plateau State on the support given to them by this compassionate individual.

During the recent Christmas and new year celebrations, his endorsement by various groups and individuals further increased to an unbelievable level. Located on a hilltop in Kabwir District of Kanke LGA, is Kanke Resort where he spent much of his time to receive visitors. The resort was a beehive of well-wishers during the yuletide period. Different groups of men, women, youth, professional bodies, and artisans were received on daily basis throughout his stay in the village. Indeed, the traffic was uncontrollable such that aligning the visits with other external engagements became a herculean task for the DVD team officials.

After attending to some of the major events which include cultural festivals, wedding ceremonies, and thanksgiving services in some of the local government areas of the State, he returned to his base in Jos where he celebrated the new year. 

Since then, he has been engaged with series of courtesy visits to some elder statemen, traditional and religious leaders, organized trade, and union officials in the State. This is aside other solidarity visits by various groups and individuals who throng his Rayfield office on daily basis.

The overall impact of

 these visitations and engagements by the leader of the DVD Movement in Plateaus State is that they have deepened the understanding of his personality, vision, and the philosophy behind the DVD Movement among the numerous supporters in the State.

There is this strong believe that for Plateau State to move beyond where it is today, there is need to have a strong-willed personality that is acceptable both within and outside the State as a governor. And that person is Nde David Victor Dimka fsi.

DAYYABU GARGA SALUTES NIGERIA'S FALLEN HEROES,PLEDGES MORE COLLABORATION.

DAYYABU GARGA SALUTES NIGERIA'S FALLEN HEROES,PLEDGES MORE COLLABORATION.

Executive Chairman of Kanam Local Government Council,Hon.Dr.Dayyabu Yusuf Garga says fallen heroes of Nigeria should hold a special place in our hearts as a Nation as we continue to pray and support families they left behind.

Speaking to Journalists as part of this years Armed Forces Remembrance Day which is being observed,Dayyabu Garga said the sacrifices of these gallant personnel is what has kept Nigeria going as a nation and placed it rightly among the great nations of today.

Extolling their virtues the Kanam LGC boss with nostalgia reechoed that the families they have left behind should be a great focus for those of us still alive.

He further said those still alive must also be catered for as they should begin to get their rewards here on earth instead of hereafter.

Hon.Dr.Dayyabu Yusuf Garga added that the Local Administration in Kanam has plans that will be implemented to draw a comprehensive list of those heroes alive and dead and then partner well with the legion in the area to ensure they are catered for within available resources as well as have widows and children of the deceased empowered with skills.

Garga challenged all to show love and sacrifice for the benefit of these persons saying in such a way they to will fit well into the society they sacrificed their lives to protect.