The Plateau Debate Guild (PDG) has commended the Four Governorship Candidates in Plateau State for honouring and full participating in the debate which held on Saturday 28th January, 2023 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru Jos South LGA, Plateau State.

In a statement jointly signed by the Director General and General Secretary of the Guild, Dr. Daniel Meshak and Alfred Mangai respectively disclosed that the 2023 Plateau Gubernatorial Debate which took place on Saturday 28th January and aired live on radio and television and on various social media platforms was adjudged to be a huge success owing to the massive support and attention it received from the general public.

The Guild appreciated the general public, particularly Plateau citizens for participating in the online poll and market survey across the 17 local government areas that helped in selecting candidates for the debate.

The group also dissociated itself from any post-debate poll, saying it is not part of such and will continue with it drives even after the election to ensure the participating Candidates are accountable in their campaign promises and enhance the entrenchment of good governance.

“We thank the 4 governorship candidates for graciously participating in the 2023 Plateau Gubernatorial Debate.
We appreciate ALL our partners including media partners and supporters for their immense contribution to the success of the 2023 gubernatorial debate.
We thank the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies NIPSS Kuru for providing us with the venue for the debate in their very serene environment
Our special thanks go to the security agencies including the Nigerian Police Force, the DSS, NSCDC, FRSC and Operation Rainbow for providing adequate security in the general area and within the parameters of the debate.
Finally, the PDG would like to categorically state that it is not involved in any post-debate poll to rate or grade the candidates. As such, we dissociate ourselves from any post-debate ratings in circulation. If some entities felt the need to rate the performance of the candidates after the debate, it is entirely their prerogative and has nothing to do with the Plateau Debate Guild.
As a guild, we will continue to pursue our objectives one of which is to stimulate an issue-based political environment where candidates are assessed on the strength of their vision for the state and not on sentiments such as religion, ethnicity or political affiliation. Also, the PDG plans to engage the winners of the elections at various levels to keep track of campaign promises to deepen good governance” the statement said.

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PDG Lauds Gubernatorial Candidates and Plateau Citizens for the Success of Debate