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  • 2019: Plateau APC adopts indirect primaries

    The Plateau chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted the indirect method of primaries in choosing its candidates for elective positions in the 2019 elections.

    The party unanimously adopted the position at an expanded stakeholders meeting on Wednesday in Jos.

    Mr Johnclerk Dabwan, former Speaker of the Plateau House of Assembly, moved the motion for the adoption of the indirect primaries and was seconded by Mr Azi Pate, the party chairman in Jos East Local Government.

    The National Executive Council (NEC) of the party had given the state chapters the privilege of deciding how to arrive at its candidates.

    Among the options are direct and indirect primaries, as well as consensual agreement.

    Dabwan, while arguing for indirect primaries, cited security challenge in the state as his major reason.

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    “Having gone through the provisions of our party’s constitution and the resolution of its National Executive Council where it suggested direct, indirect or consensus method in conducting our primaries, I want to move that Plateau should adopt indirect primaries.

    “The security challenges currently bedeviling us will make direct primaries very difficult and cumbersome,” he said.

    The news men report that stakeholders at the meeting, through a voice vote, adopted the motion after Mr Latep Dabang, the state party chairman, put the question to vote.

    Among senior party members at the meeting was Prof. Sonni Tyoden, Deputy Governor, his immediate predecessor, Ignatius Longjan, as well as former and serving lawmakers in the state.

  • Osinbajo warns board members against corruption 

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday warned new board members against corrupt practices in their assignments.

    He spoke through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, while inaugurating boards of agencies under his office supervision.

    The boards inaugurated on Tuesday included the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), National Boundary Commission (NBC) and Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA).

    Harping on government’s determination to win the battle against corruption, Osinbajo urged the new chairmen and members to totally eschew corruption.

    He said “Let me at this point reiterate the determination of this administration to succeed in the fight against corruption. In carrying out your responsibility as Board Members, you must therefore eschew corruption totally as Government will not hesitate to sanction all infractions.”

    He also urged the new board members to focus on economic development and revive the country from recession.

    Osinbajo also charged them to key into the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan of the Federal Government.

    He said “Nigeria has over the last 24 to 36 months, passed through a period of economic recession which necessitated the development of a home grown Economic Recovery and Growth Plan.

    “Which you are expected to key into, in view of the importance of your institutions to national economic stability.

    “I therefore expect robust policies initiatives from you as members of the board being inaugurated today,” the Vice President said.

    The management of the various organisations under the boards, he said, should be allowed to perform their duties without any interference from the board.

    The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, who was represented by Femi Gbajabiamila observed that the board was critical to national development.

    “There is a lot of work to be done and I believe you will do a wonderful job.” he said

    The Chairman of NIPSS Board, Ignatius Longjan, who spoke on behalf of the members promised to be diligent in their studies.

    He said “In this national assignment given to yes, we will do it diligently and appropriately, we will not let you down.

    “We will carry out these assignments to the best of our ability, whatever will make Nigeria better, we will do it,” he added

    While Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is the Chairman of National Boundary Commission (NBC) and Border Community Development Agency (BCDA) Boards, Ignatius Longjan is the Chairman for NIPSS.

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  • Plateau deputy governor joins 2015 race

    Plateau State Deputy Governor Ignatius Longjan has joined the governorship race.

    This brings the number of aspirants to 26.

    Longjan declared his intention to contest the governorship poll yesterday in his official residence at Rayfield, Jos, after receiving a nomination form purchased on his behalf by his supporters.

    Presenting the PDP nomination form to the deputy governor, a member of the House of Assembly, Joe Dawam, said: “The call for the service of the deputy governor was initiated by those of us from his local government and the idea was accepted by stakeholders from other sections of the state.

    “The people of Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area and the entire Plateau South have resolved and are urging our son and father, Ignatius Datong Longjan, to come out and contest the 2015 governorship election without further delay as this is our modest contribution towards the actualisation of our collective dream to occupy the government house come May 29, 2015.

    Da Bulus Dareng, an elder from the Northern Zone, described Longjang as a committed and loyal deputy to Governor Jonah Jang.

    Longjang said: “I remain thankful to Governor Jang’s successful administration, which has impacted positively on the socio-economic life of the people as well as the environmental, human and infrastructural development of our dear state.

    “I see this form to contest the governorship as a free gift from the people of Plateau State. I am ready to serve since the people have asked me to do so. I will remain grateful to the people for this offer and I promise not to let them down. I have accepted the nomination form and I will present it to my boss to seek his support.”

  • Kinsmen ask Plateau deputy governor to join race

    Kinsmen ask Plateau deputy governor to join race

    The people of Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State have urged the Deputy Governor Ignatius Longjan to contest the governorship election.

    Speaking on their behalf, a member of the House of Assembly from Qua’an-Pan North Constituency, Hon Joe Dawam, said it is the wish of the stakeholders that the deputy governor should succeed his boss. Therefore, he called on Governor Jonah Jang to endorse his deputy for the position for the sake of continuity.

    He said: “Our communique, which contained our demand, urging Longjan to contest has been delivered to him and I am sure he will respond positively. As a matter of fact, the Deputy Governor in response to our communique, is ready to make his intention on the contest public very soon.

    ‘”The call was initiated by the people of his local government. But, other local governments will soon come up with their own demand for the man to contest. From our consultations across the 17 local governments, the Deputy Governor is the most popular choice. People are just waiting for him to declare his contest.

    “We are also expecting Governor Jang to accept our appeal to endorse his deputy, since both of them have worked closely to provide dividends of democracy to Plateau people.”

    The legislator added: “We are making a passionate appeal to the governor and the people of Plateau State to extend his goodwill to our people and the Local Government Area, to ensure the consolidation and continuity of the gains of democracy.

    “In our candid view, these can best be sustained, if our son, the deputy governor, Hon. Ignatius Datong Longjan, is considered and endorsed to continue the good works that have been recorded in the state.”

  • Kinsmen ask Plateau deputy governor to join race

    Kinsmen ask Plateau deputy governor to join race

    The people of Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State have urged the Deputy Governor Ignatius Longjan to contest the governorship election.

    Speaking on their behalf, a member of the House of Assembly from Qua’an-Pan North Constituency, Hon Joe Dawam, said it is the wish of the stakeholders that the deputy governor should succeed his boss. Therefore, he called on Governor Jonah Jang to endorse his deputy for the position for the sake of continuity.

    He said: “Our communique, which contained our demand, urging Longjan to contest has been delivered to him and I am sure he will respond positively. As a matter of fact, the Deputy Governor in response to our communique, is ready to make his intention on the contest public very soon.

    ‘”The call was initiated by the people of his local government. But, other local governments will soon come up with their own demand for the man to contest. From our consultations across the 17 local governments, the Deputy Governor is the most popular choice. People are just waiting for him to declare his contest.

    “We are also expecting Governor Jang to accept our appeal to endorse his deputy, since both of them have worked closely to provide dividends of democracy to Plateau people.”

    The legislator added: “We are making a passionate appeal to the governor and the people of Plateau State to extend his goodwill to our people and the Local Government Area, to ensure the consolidation and continuity of the gains of democracy.

    “In our candid view, these can best be sustained, if our son, the deputy governor, Hon. Ignatius Datong Longjan, is considered and endorsed to continue the good works that have been recorded in the state.”

  • Kinsmen ask Plateau deputy governor to join race

    Kinsmen ask Plateau deputy governor to join race

    The people of Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State have urged the Deputy Governor Ignatius Longjan to contest the governorship election.

    Speaking on their behalf, a member of the House of Assembly from Qua’an-Pan North Constituency, Hon Joe Dawam, said it is the wish of the stakeholders that the deputy governor should succeed his boss. Therefore, he called on Governor Jonah Jang to endorse his deputy for the position for the sake of continuity.

    He said: “Our communique, which contained our demand, urging Longjan to contest has been delivered to him and I am sure he will respond positively. As a matter of fact, the Deputy Governor in response to our communique, is ready to make his intention on the contest public very soon.

    ‘”The call was initiated by the people of his local government. But, other local governments will soon come up with their own demand for the man to contest. From our consultations across the 17 local governments, the Deputy Governor is the most popular choice. People are just waiting for him to declare his contest.

    “We are also expecting Governor Jang to accept our appeal to endorse his deputy, since both of them have worked closely to provide dividends of democracy to Plateau people.”

    The legislator added: “We are making a passionate appeal to the governor and the people of Plateau State to extend his goodwill to our people and the Local Government Area, to ensure the consolidation and continuity of the gains of democracy.

    “In our candid view, these can best be sustained, if our son, the deputy governor, Hon. Ignatius Datong Longjan, is considered and endorsed to continue the good works that have been recorded in the state.”