In a swift reaction to the Plateau State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC reconciliation meeting held in the neighbouring Nasarawa Government House, Lafia last week Thursday, the state’s ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP has mocked the opposition party for holding its reconciliation meeting in Lafia instead of Jos, a sign that the party was still hunted by its shadow
In a statement by Alh. Mairake Yaro, Acting Publicity Secretary, the party said Plateau elections are concluded in Plateau State hence, the opposition party should have held its meeting in Jos if not that it was afraid of its rejection by the people who sent the party packing in 2023.
The ruling PDP laughed off the supposedly strategic meeting, saying “Laughably presented as a strategic meeting, predictably ended in a meaningless gyration which only highlight was to have a free lunch in a government house.”
Read the full text of the press release below:
ELECTIONS ARE NOT WON IN LAFIA: PDP TAUNTS OPPOSITION, URGES APOLOGY TO PEOPLE OF PLATEAU STATE OVER EIGHT YEARS OF MISRULE
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) wishes to address recent development and statement by the failed All Progressive Congress (APC), regarding governance and future of plateau state.
The party was amazed to see opposition leaders that can’t even deliver their polling units nor wards gathered in Lafia, Nasarawa State to decide 2027. Laughably presented as a strategic meeting, predictably ended in a meaningless gyration which only highlight was to have a free lunch in a government house.
The PDP is curious about the opposition’s sudden preference for Lafia over Abuja. We shudder to ask? Have they fallen out of favor with Mr. President, or support base shrinking faster than expected? At this rate, we wouldn’t be surprised if their next strategic meeting take place in Niger Republic or even Burkina Faso.
The story of the opposition while in power from 2015-2023 was the worst nightmare of Plateau people in their entire history, leading to their overwhelming defeat in the 2023 general elections. They have now seem poised for another defeat in 2027.
The PDP advices the opposition to apologize to the people of Plateau State for the wasted years marked by stagnation and regression. It is the PDP that is now tasked with rectifying the extensive damage left behind by the APC misrule.
If the progress achieved in one year under Gov.Mutfwang leadership has unsettled them to the extent of holding a reconciliatory meeting in Lafia, one can only wonder where his achievements in the second year will drive them to?
Gov. Mutfwang a God-fearing and visionary leader of the people will graciously approve Azi Nyako Youth Centre in Jos for the next ‘reconciliatory meeting’. His achievements and accomplishments serve as an inspiration, not only to the PDP but also to other leaders across the country. His visionary leadership is driving sustainable development and improving the lives of the common people in the state.
As Gov. Mutfwang continues to lead with his exceptional vision, the PDP is steadfast in its commitment to collaborating closely with the governor to ensure a prosperous and inclusive future for all.
Alh. Mairake Yaro
Acting Publicity Secretary
Peoples Democratic Party,
Plateau State Chapter.
Monday 1st, July 2024.