2027: The Guild of Publishers urged Prof. Dakum to re-contest for the governorship of Plateau state

By Walbe OGAK 

As politicians have started recalibrating, realigning and strengthening their standing as 2027 drew nearer, the Guild of Plateau Publishers, comprising of online news medium owners has urged Prof. Patrick Sunday Dakum to contest the 2027 Plateau State gubernatorial election. Citing his impeccable qualities, contribution to humanity and passionate love for the state

The Guild of Publishers In a letter dated 23^rd November, 2024 presented to his Personal Assistant Mr. Jonathan Gukut, in his Anglo-Jos officer described Prof. Dakum, CEO of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) and 2023 Labour Party gubernatorial candidate as a visionary person who is committed to transparency and accountability and unwavering dedication to the welfare of the common man, a truly detribalized plateau man.

The group noted that the prevailing stagnation of development in all spheres of the economy and increasing suffering in the state, necessitate the searched for a true and capable leader who is God fearing and dependable saying ‘we are in the know of the sabotage and betrayal meted out to you in the 2023 general elections, but that should not discourage you because countless citizens strongly believe that you were and you are still the right person with the vision, passion, and sagacity of taking Plateau State out of the woods and to enviable heights, as testified by your excellent performance as the CEO of IHVN and the records you left behind as Commissioner of Health and Information and the numerous places he has worked.

The group, while assuring their resolute commitments and support to the noble cause, emphasized that "we hereby notify you of our willingness to support you in all ramifications if you consider our plea to re-contest." They also emphasized that the right person who will bring excellent governance Prof. Dakum

The Guild of Publishers acknowledged the challenges Dakum encountered in the 2023 general elections but however expressed their belief in his vision, passion, and leadership abilities.

The publishers emphasized that they consulted widely and received an overwhelming yearning and desire for Dakum's prospective candidacy. They pledged their unalloyed support and encouraged him to re-contest, trusting that God will guide him through the process.

In his response, Mr. Gukut said as a messenger, he will convey their noble message to Prof. Dakum, while expressing concern over the use of social media by some unprofessional persons thereby compromise their journalistic standards.

He extolled Prof. Dakum's leadership perception, which is anchored on three principles: leadership with a feat of God, leadership with a human face, and leadership that prioritizes the people's needs.

In conclusion, Mr. Gukut refuted rumors that Prof. Dakum was seeking the Plateau Central Senatorial seat, emphasizing that Prof. Dakum's governorship bid was driven by a desire to provide good governance, not personal enrichment.