Let it be stated clearly and without ambiguity: the comments and concerns raised by Hon. Komsol Alphonsus Longgap are not lies, not misinformation, and not a smear campaign. They are a reflection of widely shared public sentiment and lived realities across Quaan-Pan, Shendam, Mikang, and indeed Plateau South as a whole.
Speaking the Obvious Is Not Hatred
Hon. Komsol did not invent the hardships faced by communities in Plateau South, nor did he manufacture the disappointment many citizens feel after years of unfulfilled promises. Pointing out governance failures, poor representation, and absence of tangible dividends of democracy is not “de-marketing”; it is democratic accountability.
If calling attention to unmet expectations is now considered a crime, then democracy itself is under threat.
Eight Years as Governor, Two Years as Senator: Where Are the Results?
Rather than deploying proxies to trade insults, Distinguished Senator Simon Bako Lalong owes Plateau South a clear, honest, and comprehensive account of his stewardship:
Eight years as Governor of Plateau State
Over two years as Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
What concrete, transformative legacies can the average citizen of Plateau South point to that directly improved their standard of living?
This question is not asked out of malice; it is asked out of necessity. The painful truth is that the reflection of this governance deficit was laid bare during the 2023 general elections, where Senator Lalong failed woefully to earn the confidence of the electorate. Elections are the ultimate performance appraisal, and the verdict of the people was loud and clear.
The So-Called Langtang North “Endorsement”: A Mirage
The much-celebrated endorsement in Langtang North has since been exposed for what it truly was: a gathering of a handful of former and serving appointees loyal to Senator Lalong, not a meeting of genuine APC stakeholders or grassroots party structures.
This position was unequivocally reinforced by the Chairman of the Taroh APC Vanguard, who publicly stated that:
The endorsement did not represent the will of APC stakeholders in Langtang North.
There is no justification whatsoever to support Senator Lalong, given his poor performance as Governor for eight years and as Senator for over two years.
An endorsement that lacks grassroots legitimacy is not a mandate it is a mirage.
On Empathy and Community Engagement
It is deeply ironic for supporters of Senator Lalong to question the morality of engaging traumatised communities, when those same communities have consistently lamented the absence of proactive, visible, and sustained leadership from their elected representatives. Communities do not need press statements alone; they need leadership that prevents tragedy, not leadership that merely reacts after the damage is done.
Hon. Komsol’s Record Speaks for Itself
Unlike the desperate attempt to rewrite history, Hon. Komsol Alphonsus Longgap’s tenure in the House of Representatives representing Shendam, Quaan-Pan, and Mikang Federal Constituency was marked by:
Visible human capital development
Meaningful constituency interventions
Direct engagement with communities
Projects and empowerment initiatives that citizens can still point to today
These are verifiable facts, not propaganda. This track record explains why Hon. Komsol enjoys sustained goodwill across the constituency, despite not currently holding office.
Conclusion: Truth Does Not Fear Scrutiny
Nothing stated by Hon. Komsol against Senator Lalong is untrue. If anything, his comments mirror the silent frustrations of many citizens who feel short-changed after years of recycled promises and underwhelming performance.
The path forward is not through insults, intimidation, or manufactured endorsements. It is through honest dialogue, humility, and a willingness to accept political reality.
Senator Lalong should accept the growing public discontent in good faith, reflect deeply on his record, and understand that leadership is earned daily through performance, not enforced through propaganda.
Plateau South deserves better.
The people deserve the truth.
And democracy demands accountability.
Authorized By.
Komsol Media Team.
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