PDP 2019-PLATEAU: MANTU-JANG Sheath Swords

MANTU Bounces Back, as the Coast Clears in reconciliation with JANG
- By Dickson Gupiya

Members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Plateau State chapter said their confidence towards taking over power in 2019 was rekindled as the frosty relationship between Senator Jonah David Jang and the former Deputy Senate President, Ibrahim Nasiru Mantu came to an end. The duo made their decision known today during a stakeholders meeting organized by the party reconciliation committee headed by Prof. Dakum Shown in Jos.

Both Jang and Mantu commended the Prof. Jerry Gana PDP led reconciliation committee set up by Senator Ahmed Makarfi, the National Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party.

Senator Jang started by apologizing to whoever he might have offended and called on members of the party to close ranks and work towards building a stronger PDP.

Hon. Shan, PDP Chairman, North Central

In his contribution, Ambassador Fidelis Tapgun expressed delight and happiness because Jang and Mantu have buried their grudges and decided to work together again for the interest of the party, Plateau State and Nigeria at large.

Prof. Dakum Shown also expressed delight, adding that with the development, the PDP was set to work hard to present solid alternatives in such a manner that Nigerians will be the utmost beneficiaries. He however warned that for the reconciliation to be fully achieved, the party leadership must respect the wish of the people as supreme.

Hon. Chris Hassan (C), PDP Chairman, Plateau North

On his party Hon. Theophilus Dakas Sha, the PDP chairman North Central, also gave kodus to both leaders, saying that the party is now poised to re-strategize to taking over power from the ruling APC. He said that the PDP is a political party built on values, tradition and utmost respect for democratic tenets and promised that the party will continue to work in the general interest of Nigerian people.

Also speaking on behalf of other PDP members in the House of Representatives, Hon. I.D. Gyang also expressed gratitude to both leaders saying that their decision is a strong pillar for the building of a superstructure and called on members to take the golden opportunity to build on positive momentum towards 2019.

Hon. Khumzi, Former Chairman Langtang North

In his remarks, Hon. Damishi Sango, the state chairman of the party also commended Jang and Mantu for taking the bold decision to bury their differences and work towards a stronger united PDP. He said that the APC has never demonstrated superiority of its strategy of development as its policies and programmes were poorly articulated and that is why the APC is hardly defending its policies and programmes as a ruling party. Sango added that the APC is not yet an organic party because it has not weaned itself from the circumstances of it’s birth. That is why the APCt is also facing a bigger challenge even in terms of its organization which, according to the chairman, would soon prove debilitating.

Hon. Sarah Yusuf (M) with other digniteries

Sango charged all to be apostles of the party’s ideals and philosophy in their wards by constantly holding meetings. The chairman further said that the PDP, and those that aspire for leadership position under it, must be people of proven integrity and called on members to be highly cautious of this factor.

Hon. Mwansat, Prof. Best & Hon. Dapia Long

Sango further said that the party was already prepared for the Local Government elections, stressing that the party was also poised for a 100 percent win as the ruling APC has not only failed woefully but has also succeeded in placing Nigerians in a rather precarious condition.

Hon. Mutfang & Hon Lomang, Fmr Chairmen Mangu & B Ladi resp.

Those that attended the meetings were: Senator Jonah David Jang, (Plateau North), Sen. Jeremiah Timbut Useni (Plateau South), Sen. Ibrahim Nasiru Mantu, (Former Deputy Senate President), Amb. Fidelis N. Tapgun, (Former Governor of Plateau State), Hon. I.D. Gyang, (Member House of Representatives), Hon. Istifanus Mwansat, Hon. Titus Alams, (Former Speakers Plateau State House of Assembly), Hon. Sarah Ochekpe, (Former Minister of Water Resources), All commissioners and Local Government Chairmen in the immediate past administration in the state among other dignitaries.