By Marie-Therese Nanlong
Jos—The Peoples Democratic Occasion, PDP, in Plateau State has elected Chief Raymond Dabo as its new State Chairman, alongside 38 different government members, at a peaceable congress held over the weekend in Jos.
The congress, attended by delegates from the 17 native authorities areas, was extensively described as a unifying second for the occasion because it prepares to consolidate its power forward of the 2027 common elections. Officers of the Impartial Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC) had been readily available to watch the train.
Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Hon. David Umbugadu, introduced that Dabo polled 2,162 votes to emerge winner, whereas Gyang Tanko scored 2,102 votes as Deputy Chairman. Michael Dachom was elected State Secretary, and Felix Choji emerged as Publicity Secretary.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who can be the occasion’s chief within the state, hailed the congress as a milestone that mirrored the PDP’s unity, maturity, and readiness to reclaim political dominance.
“Since I joined the PDP, that is the primary state congress we’re holding with out contest. This exhibits our dedication to work collectively as one household,” he stated, praising aspirants who stepped down for consensus candidates.
He famous that whereas zoning disagreements had earlier created pressure, their peaceable decision confirmed the occasion’s rising cohesion. “The time for exclusion is over. Our focus now’s unity. Plateau is PDP, and PDP is Plateau,” the governor declared.
Mutfwang additionally dismissed fears over defections, expressing confidence within the PDP’s grassroots help. “Some individuals could have left, however we’re ready to see whether or not they may go together with the individuals,” he stated.
Former Governor and PDP founding member, Senator Jonah Jang, in a press release by his media aide, Clinton Garuba, congratulated Mutfwang for guaranteeing a reputable and peaceable congress. He counseled the outgoing executives and expressed confidence in Dabo’s management to advance the beliefs of the occasion in Plateau State.
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