Twelve out of the 16 aspirants that lost the Peoples Democratic Party governorship primary have petitioned the national secretariat of the party, rejecting the outcome of party election to select the candidate for the 2015 governorship poll in the state. They alleged that the process was flawed and highly undemocratic and did not conform with […]

The attention of the Movement for the survival of Plateau People has been drawn to a press briefing held by governorship aspirants opposed to the gubernatorial primary election held on the 8th of December, 2014 at the Jos Township Stadium. The governorship aspirants rather than stay with the issue of the primary election started […]

ViewPointNigeria presents photos from the Plateau state Peoples’ Democratic Party primaries that took place at Rwang Pam stadium in Jos. Senator Gyang Pwajok won after beating his closest rival Mr Ignatius Longjan who is the current deputy Governor. Other contestants include; Victor Lar, Kemi Nshe, Haruna Dabin, Bitrus Nabasu, John Clark, Sonny Tyoden, Chris […]

Governor Jonah Jang and his wife Ngo Talatu Jang have just arrived the Rwang Pam Township stadium which is the venue for the Peoples’ Democratic Party gubernatorial primaries. The Governor came with his aides and details. Gubernatorial candidates at the venue includes; Ignatius Longjan, Gyang Pwajok, Joseph Golwa, Logmas Wapmuk, Godfrey Miri, Jimmy Cheto, […]

Voting at the Plateau PDP primaries has been finalised and the counting has just begun. The primaries were largely peaceful, except for skirmishes which broke between delegates who are loyal to particular candidates.  Delegates especially from the Southern zone alleged that electoral fraud and malpractices were occuring, but the head of the electoral process was […]

With over half of votes counted -GNS Pwajok, Ignatius Longjan and Victor Lar have a commanding lead ahead of other candidates. The names of these candidates were recurring in the count of votes, suggesting that one of them would soon emerge leader.   At the mid-way point, GNS Pwajok appeared to have a slender lead […]

With well over 70% of votes counted – Senator GNS Pwajok appears poised to become the PDP flag bearer for Plateau state. Senator GNS Pwajok in a keenly contested primaries may emerge having led other strong contenders including Ignatius Longjan, Victor Lar, Haruna Dabin amongst other.   count | 11