DR NENTAWE IS NOT AN IMPOSED CANDIDATE,GOAR IS A GRASSROOTS MOBILIZER AND INFLUENCER- Diket for Senate Media Team

DR NENTAWE IS NOT AN IMPOSED CANDIDATE,

GOAR IS A GRASSROOTS MOBILIZER AND INFLUENCER

- Diket for Senate Media Team 

The Diket for Senate Media Team has described as false and cheap propaganda that the APC governorship candidate in the state Nentawe Goshwe was imposed on the party by Governor Simon Lalong.

In a statement in Jos, the media team stated that it is laughable to say that Nentawe did not emerge the party flag bearer through a free and fair primary election.

The media team pointed out that the governorship primary in the state which was conducted by the party's national secretariat and given a clean bill of health by the independent national electoral Commission could not be said to be undemocratic.

It noted that even though in such contests there was bound to be grievances the party and its teeming supporters have since put everything behind them.

The media team stated that the APC in the state has continued to wax stronger with the kind of massive people joining its fold.

Meanwhile, the APC Plateau Central Senatorial candidate Diket Plang has described as a done deal the victory of the party in the area with the defection of the one-time speaker of the Plateau state House of Assembly Mr. Emmanuel Goar to APC over the weekend.

Mr. Plang remarked that Mr. Goar as a grassroots mobilizer and influencer will add value to the APC not only in the central zone but the state at large.

He enjoined the APC supporters to remain committed and work towards the victory of the party at all levels as there is no division whatsoever in the party.

 

EMMA GOAR RECEIVED A STANDING OVATION AND COMMENDATIONS AS HE DECAMPS TO APC.

 EMMA GOAR RECEIVED A STANDING OVATION AND COMMENDATIONS AS HE DECAMPS TO APC

Over the years the positive impact of Rt. Hon. Nde Emmanuel Lokji Goar in Plateau politics is

undeniable, formidable, and impactful; political pundits are of the view that his decamping to APC will be a huge boost to the Central Senatorial Zone and Plateau state in the forthcoming general elections.

Views from some campaign groups held that It is believed that as a deep-rooted grassroots politician and his tract records and wealth of experience will help in redefining the success of APC in the Central Zone that is why the APC Senatorial candidate Hon Diket Plang and the APC are celebrating his decamping.

Rt. Hon. Nde Emmanuel Lokji Goar has been a household name as he commands a lot of followership and for them to join forces with Hon Diket Plang then victory in 2023 is a stepping stone.

As a former Speaker of the Plateau state House of Assembly and also a one-time reprehensive of Pankshin, Kanke, and Kanam in the National House of representatives he has been a political-driven force who has consistently proven that his love for his people knows no bound.

Just as political parties are concluding plans to kick-start political campaigns as stipulated by INEC guidelines, as a sign that will usher in good things in the state Rt. Hon. Nde Emmanuel Lokji Goar, dumped the People's Democratic Party, PDP, for The All Progressive Congress (APC).

As one of those few politicians who are true to their words, in his speech after signing and receiving his membership card from the ward chairman of the APC, Emmanuel Goar regretted having stayed too long in a party that is no longer democratic and people-oriented.

He revealed that he decided to leave the party for a better and more progressive and people-centered party because the PDP has been turned into a personal property without a clear vision of the future of the people of the state. He stated that his regrets as a democrat have been the choice of its leadership at all levels, the infighting, lack of direction, and the domineering tendencies of a self-imposed leader and father figure above all other considerations, which are so worrisome.

Among those high calibers and respected elder statesmen, tested, and trusted politicians, were the state deputy chairman of the APC, Hon. James Donchin was accompanied by the state women leader, Hon. Mrs. Alice A. Dimlong, the state deputy women leader, the state deputy legal adviser, the zonal women leader, and the member representing Pankshin, Kanke, and Kanam Federal constituency, Yusuf Adamu Gagdi who was represented by former speaker, Plateau State House Of Assembly, Rt. Hon Madaki, Pankshin local government Council chairman, An erudite politician who is the candidate for Plateau central senatorial district Hon Diket Plang, Serving and former members of Plateau State House of Assembly, Local government party and Council chairmen, elected and appointed councilors from across the state, Chief Liaison officers of the governor of Plateau state, former and serving commissioners, former and serving council chairman, very eminent politicians, dignitaries from different walks of life and other political parties, prominent sons and daughters of Pankshin, Kanke, Kanam Mangu, and Bokkos LGAs, party supporters and others too numerous to mention.

Looking back at his antecedents, it's clear that Rt. Hon. Emma Goar decamping to APC is not out of his sheer selfish interests but rather for the benefits and generality of his people and it is a huge assurance that the All Progressive Congress will have an overwhelming victory in the 2023 general elections. 

 

NOW THAT GOVERNOR LALONG HAS APOLOGIZED

NOW THAT GOVERNOR LALONG HAS APOLOGIZED 

By Dan Manjang, anipr

The Social Media space is a harbinger of sorts. It is a double edged sword likened to the sword of Damocles, depending on the issues at stake and depending on the mind deploying it. Mindset here is key. 

Progressives mindsets deploy it to build but retrogressive minds find it a fertile ground to promote their stock in trade: falsehood, misrepresentation and above all, hatred, which as they believe, amounts to heroism. Our values and attitudes have since been lost while deploying the use of the social media space.

Just recently, pundits took a swipe on His Excellency, the Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Simon Bako Lalong, a Papal Knight of Saint Gregory the Great (KSGG) and by the grace of God, the indefatigable Chairman, Northern Governor’s Forum and recently, Director General, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Kashim Shettima Presidential Campaign Team.

What was his sin? He accepted to head this Campaign Team against the wide uproar and resistance of the composition of the Tinubu/Shettima combination as President and Vice President was a

widely perceived as a deliberate attempt to shortchange Christians and Christianity thereby relegating it (Christianity) in the political life of the nation. 

Although the rejection, criticism, fear, apprehension, anxiety, commendation and hullabaloo that greeted the Muslim Muslim ticket is quiet understandable going by the current state of the nation and the various attacks that have been visited on Christians by some criminals under the guise of religion, the matter has definitely been grabbed by people who are either not in APC nor sympathetic to it.

Even within the APC, Champions of Christians who worked for the emergence of Tinubu (knowing fully that he was a Muslim) as Presidential candidate against their fellow Christians including Pastors who also sought to be President, suddenly woke up from their slumber to be heros of Christianity organizing groups to kick against the seed they had planted, due to their selfish reasons.

It was in a bid to explain how he (Governor Lalong) emerged as Director General of Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Team and his acceptance that generated so much heat calling for his head, likened to the Barabas of yore.

Explanations and counter explanations were advanced by the Governor himself, aides and people that meant well to no avail, the peak of which culminated in a strongly worded letter addressed to the Governor and signed by Rt. Hon. Dame Dr Esther Uduehi, National President, Association of Papal Knights and Medalists in Nigeria (APKMN).

Governor Simon Bako Lalong having realised that his innocent reference to the Holy Father has angered many Catholics decided to step back and reengage.

In his character, tendered and personally signed a letter of unreserved apology addressed to Archbishop Luclus Iwejuru UGORJI, Archbishop of Owerri and President, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, dated 12th August, 2022. That apology was widely circulated in the social media and is still trending.

Let me put it on record that this is not the first time that Governor Lalong has swallowed his words. This is the greatest mark of servant leadership and a great source of strength. We’ll done our leader. 

There are great lessons to be learnt from your humble disposition.

Now that the Governor has tendered an unreserved apology I hereby submit as follows:

That pundits should temper justice with mercy by burying this matter and let us move forward.

That in brotherly love, the Association of Papal Knights and Medalists in Nigeria should find a place in their hearts to forgive the Governor as it is often said to err is human and to forgive is divine.

That the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria will wade into the matter both in Nigeria and in the Vatican.

That the entire body of Christ will see in Governor Lalong an uncommon leader and see in him a rallying point by constantly praying for him in his new assignment for the benefit of humanity and to the glory of God as ALL leadership is ordained by God, Romans 13:1-2.

Besides, the decisions by Nigerians to choose their leaders from the array of candidates and political parties is one that every eligible voter will make without intimidation or pressure. If some Christians think that Governor Lalong is wrong for accepting this role in a party he belongs and has done so much to build, the best they can do is to pray for him and allow God and posterity to judge him since he has conviction that his political decisions do not amount to sin against anyone or his creator. 

Dan Manjang, anipr 

is the Honourable Commissioner of Information and Communication, Plateau State.

13th August, 2022.

PRESS RELEASE ON THE STATUS OF SALARY PAYMENT TO GOVERNMENT WORKERS IN PLATEAU STATE

PRESS RELEASE ON THE STATUS OF SALARY PAYMENT TO GOVERNMENT WORKERS IN PLATEAU STATE

The  attention of the  Head of Civil Service has been drawn to  an online publication indicating that Plateau State Government is among the States owing Civil Servants up to six (6) months salary. 

For the avoidance of doubt, the Head of Civil Service wants to make it categorically clear to the public that Plateau State Government only owes her workers two (2) months salary 

We are aware of the commitment that His Excellency, Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong has on the welfare of Civil servants as for seven years now, salaries have been paid as and when due. The setback being experienced is as a result of revenue shortfall from the Federation account of which Plateau State is not immune from. I want to assure all that efforts are being made to clear the backlog of these  two (2) months on or before the month of November this year.

I wish to appeal to the general public and organisations that deal with research issues  concerning workers welfare to henceforth consult with the appropriate Government authorities to authenticate their source of facts before publishing in order not to mislead the general public, please.

Engr. Sunday Chong Hyat, mni

Head of Civil Service 

Plateau State

PROFILE IN ARROGANCE OF SHAME: LESSONS FROM KING KAISER

PROFILE IN ARROGANCE OF SHAME: LESSONS FROM KING KAISER

(Modest Thoughts with Ayuba Yilgak'ha, August 10, 2022; SMS: 08116181263)*

There was a mythical king who lived in Germany called Kaiser. Because of his obsession with materialism and popularity, the king ran himself into many disgraceful adventures. At funerals, King Kaiser would wished he was the coffin; at weddings, he would wished he was the bride or the groom; in hospitals, he would wished he was the patients; in aircraft, he would wished he was the pilot; in football pitches, he would wish he was the man of the match, etc. Everywhere he went, he craved being the centre of attraction.

Generally, any man who is obsessed with fame, falls for anything provide doing so, in his estimation, will add to his popularity. King Kaiser was so vulnerable and prone to deception in that sense. A classical example of the king's vulnerability was an encounter a vain Emperor (probably King Kaiser himself) had with some three imposters as contained in a folktale titled "The Emperor's New Clothes" which was written by Hans Christian Andersen, a Danish author in 1837 and reproduced here.

'The three impostors came to the king who loved beautiful clothes and told him they were cloth-weavers, and could fabricate a cloth of so peculiar, a nature, that a legitimate son of his father could see the cloth but if he were illegitimate; though believed to be legitimate, he could not see it. The king was much pleased at this, thinking that by this means he would be able to distinguish the men in his kingdom who were legitimate sons of their supposed fathers from those who were not and so be enabled to increase his treasures. 

'In the culture of the Moors, only legitimate children inherit their father's property. Therefore, the king ordered a palace to be appropriated towards the manufacture of this cloth and for the three imposters to convince him that they had no intention of deceiving him, they agreed to be shut up in this palace until the cloth was manufactured and the king was satisfied with the king idea.

'After the weavers were supplied with large quantity of gold, silver, silk and many other things, they entered the palace and, putting their looms in order, made everybody understood that they were working all day at the cloth. And after some days, one of weaving imposters came to the king and told him the weaving of the special cloth had commenced and that it was the most curious thing in the world. He described the design and construction and then pleaded with the king to honour them with a visit but begged he would went alone. The king was much pleased but wishing to have the opinion of someone first, he sent the lord Chamberlain, one of his most reliable men to see it to enable him know if they were deceiving him or not.

'When Lord Chamberlain saw the workmen and heard all they had to say, he dared not admit he could not see the cloth. He returned and told the king and that he had seen it. The king sent, yet, another who gave the same report. With the favourable feedback, he decied and went there himself.

'On entering the palace and saw the men at work. They began to describe the texture and relate the origin of the invention, the design and the colour in which they all appeared to agree, although, in reality they were not working. When the king saw how they appeared to work and heard the character of the cloth so minutely described, he began to feel very uneasy. His fear was that he might not be the son of the king who was supposed to be his father and that if he acknowledged he could not see the cloth, then he might lose his kingdom. To avoid that, therefore, the king began praising the fabric, describing its peculiarities in the manner the workmen did. Afterall, the lord chamberlains earlier sent brought the same feedback.

'On the return to his palace, the King related to his people how good and marvelous was the cloth. Even he had the suspicion that something was wrong, he kept that to himself.

'Two or three days past and the king requested his Alguacil (officer of justice) to go and see the cloth. When the Alguacil entered and saw the workmen who, as usual, had described the figures and pattern of the cloth the king had gone to see but he could not see it himself; he doubted his legitimacy as the son of his father. For fear that he would lose his honorable position, he started praising the cloth even more highly than the others who had gone there before him.

'When the Alguacil returned with the feedback that he had seen the cloth and describing it as the most extraordinary production ever seen in the world, the king was much disconcerted. He and concluded within him that he was not the legitimate son of his father as was generally supposed, since Alguacil could see what he did not see. He, therefore, did not hesitate to praise the excellency of the cloth and the skill of the workmen who made it.

'Messengers after messenger went and came with the same feetback. The king had been deceived as no one dare say he did not see the cloth for fear of being illegitimate. Things, therefore, went on this way until there came a great feast where all, especially, requested the king to be dressed in some of the cloth. The workmen were ordered and they brought some rolled up in a very fine linen and inquired of the king how much of it he wished them to cut off. The the king gave orders on how much and how to make it up and that was done. 

'The D-day of great feast came, there was no cloth but the king there not mentioned that. When the king had professed to dress himself in this suit, he mounted on horseback and rode into the city. It was summertime and the people seeing his majesty come completely naked were much surprised but knowing that those who could not see this cloth would be considered illegitimate sons of their fathers, kept their surprise to themselves, fearing consequential dishonour that could come upon any one who made any honest declaration. However, there was a negro who distinguished himself.

'The negro who notice the king's nakedness (it was obvious, really) and determined he has nothing to lose, came to him and said "Sir, to me it matters not whose son I am, therefore, I tell you that you are riding without any clothes". On this the king began beating him, saying, he was not the legitimate son of his supposed father. But no sooner had the negro said this, that others were convinced of its truth and said the same. 

'At this point, the king and with all the people lost the fear of declaring the truth and saw through the trick which the impostors had made them the victims.When the weavers were sought for, they were found to have fled, taking with them all they had received from the king.'

The story reproduced here was fictional but the reality of it is before us today. We leave In a society where everything is faked. Nobody values the truth anymore but lives in total denial of our nakedness even in high places. Because everybody wants to belong, people have lose common sense and have chosen to go with the band wagon in pursuit of relevance. 

The author is unknown who said kings are men before God and gods before me. Also, 'those whom the gods wish to destroy, Heathen Proverb says, 'they first make mad.' The action of king Kaiser in our story reflects the tragedy of a king whom the gods have rejected and wants to destroy, I imagine. It is only a kind that is destined for utter ruin could stoop so low to the extend of decieving even himself. The action of the king was a profile in arrogance of shame which will leave his people in perpetual ridicule in the eyes of their neighbours.

That a whole kingdom and its revered king were tricked with ease by imposters revealed how cheap the kingdom was. It is even more worrisome considering that the king who should have insight and see beyond his subjects could not resist the deception of  imposters that invaded the land. When a high king obliged to dance naked in a public square, then, his subjects are doomed except otherwise they rise to the occasion to defend themselves.

It was George Orwell that says, "in time of universal deceit - telling the truth is a revolutary act." In times like this, the revolutionary act of the nego is the way to go to save the political situation facing the land. In doing this, the king might beat us but truth shall, eventually, win to the utter shame of the ruler!

It is high time we call a spade a spade. People who desire equity and freedom must delight in the truth. The primary responsibility of a shepherd king is to lay his life for the sake of his flock but ours has abdicated from this responsibility. Our king is deficating everywhere and even under every shed in town. Transition fever is compounded the king's problem and I dare ask: Where shall he run to at the expiration of his reign? Your guess is as good as mine!

As this piece gets close to conclusion, let's borrow from words of Festus Adedayo who wrote in his January 16, 2022 article entitled, "Why Bola Tinubu must Never be Nigeria's President" which reads as follow: "It should gladden us that Yoruba are the ones revealing the maggots in their home so that when they expose the maggot in others, they will occupy a higher moral ground. It is better for Yoruba not to lift a presidential leg forward than lift one that is riddle with a festering and putrid sore. In any case, what Nigeria needs is a president that is a leader who is not crippled by I'll health and is adequately schooled in the nuances of 21st Century solutions to our self-inflicted, existential challenges."

Yorubas are credible stakeholders in the Nigerian Project. For the avoidance of doubt, the concern here is not about having a President of Yoruba extraction, not all. In fact, two Yorubas have been democratically elected into power in this country: Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and MKO Abiola, although, the latter's victory was annulled. The issue at stake here is the Muslim - Muslim ticket in which the justification for it as provided by the presidential Candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was found to be unsettling; yet, our king who should know better is a cheap chief promoter. Anyway, that is democracy for you: Everyone is entitled to his opinion!

Democracy or its derivatives, it is a worthy reminder to caution ourselves in the words of Dwight Moody who said: "Our greatest fear should not be of failure, but succeeding at something that doesn't really matter."  Whatever is not authentic and virtuous can never be validated by self delusion or fear of rejection. The reality of crass hypocrisy and deception is with us in this country today and we must act fast to redeem ourselves before percieved 'imposters' trick us and disappear with our common heritage. Our nation - state must survive. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria and its component units for which Plateau State is one!

KANAM APC WILL WORK TOP TO BOTTOM:AS SANI MARGA BRINGS STAKEHOLDERS/SUPPORTERS TOGETHER.

KANAM APC WILL WORK TOP TO BOTTOM: AS SANI MARGA BRINGS STAKEHOLDERS/SUPPORTERS TOGETHER.

Supporters of the All Progressives Congress in Kanam Local Government Area have unanimously resolved to remain resolute and maintain a one hundred percent record as always come 2023.

They also said they will vote massively for all APC candidates making sure they emerge victorious.

This resolution was taken at the Dengi Multipurpose Hall when thousands of supporters of the party gathered at the instance of the Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties to the Executive Chairman of Kanam Local Government Council, Hon Sani Marga.

The well attended occasion which according to the organizer was to appreciate the Executive Chairman of Kanam LGC,Dr.Dayyabu Yusuf Garga for appointing him and further ensure his contribution by ensuring the APC family in the LGA are more educated on some of the dynamics that will shape the 2023 general elections.

Sani Marga added that the very cordial relationship among the political giants of Kanam Local Government has further propelled all the camps to collapse into one and work in synergy for the promotion of the positive ideals of the party.

Guest speakers at the occasion,Barr.Adamu and Hon ND Shehu Kanam took turns to educate the crowd on the acceptability of all APC Candidates despite the negative politics of propaganda being employed by a few and called on them to look at efforts to deliver dividends of democracy to the people in head of politics of religious and ethnic sentiments.

They also ensured the people were aware of the various steps that will be employed during the next general elections for them to avoid loosing their votes because of some mistakes.

Earlier in his opening remarks,Chairman of the occasion who doubles as the Deputy Chairman of Kanam Local Government Council,Hon Bala Haruna in company of Councilors of the twenty wards of Kanam LGA commended the initiative by the appointee to to organize such an enlightenment as well as empowerment programme to touch the lives of the people at the grassroots.

He said the administration at that level will continue to support people who desire to impact on lives of the citizens and charged others to emulate Hon Sani Marga in such regards.

In his welcome address,Chairman of the APC Kanam Local Government Area through his deputy who was in company of Chairmen of APC from all the words said they are grateful as this will further reduce their jobs of engaging with their people.

He said the APC is firmly rooted across all the wards and will continue to move from house to house and continue to preach APC.

Goodwill messages came from various guests at the occasion which included wife of the Executive Chairman of Kanam LGA who also offered to train forty women in skills and development under her foundation,Wife of Rt.Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi who was represented,Wife of the Deputy Chairman of Kanam LGC,representative of women and youths amongst others.

Climax of the occasion was the presentation of items such as wrappers to over forty woman,detergents to over 30 persons,Bags of gifts and other items amongst others.

The programme which was also supported by the Dayyabu Garga Foundation according to the organizer is expected to move to other wards of Kanam Local Government Area and do same before the end of the year.

GARGA MEDIA

Hon. Diket Plang Debunks Claims of pledging Political Alliance to Hon. Ziphion Chrysanthus

Hon. Diket Plang Debunks Claims of pledging Political Alliance to Hon. Ziphion Chrysanthus

Apc Flag Bearer Plateau Central Senatorial Zone, Hon Diket Plang, has debunked claims making the rounds on Social Media that he would support Hon. Ziphion Chrysanthus, PDP flag bearer for House of Representatives Pankshin, Kanke, Kanam. 

Hon. Diket Plang in a statement said the claims were false and mischievous and aimed at misleading the public.

Hon. Diket Plang pledged his political alliance to Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, APC flag bearer for the House of Representatives PKK and will see it to a logical conclusion come 2023, adding that APC would win and govern the constituencies, considering its fast-growing acceptability and political might across the state.

The statement read,

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My attention is drawn to the above purportedly posted by me. I wish to state categorically that this is the handiwork of mischief makers and political jobbers who think by doing so, their candidate will be propelled to some kind of relevance. Their desire is to create bad blood between me and the candidate of my party Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi who remains a standard for excellent representation and I believe that by the grace of God will be victorious at the polls and declared as the winner of the PKK seat come 25th February, 2023.

For the avoidance of doubt I wish to state categorically clear that the post did not emanate from me and I remain absolutely committed to working for Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi the most result oriented Representative and all  candidates of the APC in the 2023 elections 

No amount of blackmail or fake posts will help those responsible for the devilish act achieve their purposes . 

To our dear supporters and party members of Plateau Central and PKK, i beseech you not to believe any rumour purporting that I, Hon. Diket Plang has any plans to facilitate Ziphion Chrysanthus's campaign in any way. This is an absolute fallacy and could only have happened in the imagination of the rumour peddler(s). 

I urge you all APC supporters and  well wishers to discountenance this post and continue campaigning vigorously for all our candidates as victory is awaiting us by God’s grace in Him lays our great trust.

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