PRESS STATEMENT BY THE COALITION OF PLATEAU STATE NORTHERN YOUTH GROUPS: OUR POSITION AS REGARDS APPOINTMENTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

14th October, 2019.

The above named group is concerned about the recent appointments of Transition Management Committee chairmen in four local governments in Plateau State especially in Jos North Local Government Council.
In an era that the tenets of democracy and its entire ideals should be upheld sacredly, we received with great shock and consternation the further suspension of democratic processes, illegality and the appointment of Transition Management Committee chairmen in Jos North and three other local governments’ councils in our dear state.
We are hereby appalled by this reckless abuse of democracy making this noble group to issue the following statement.

1. That the recent appointments negates the ideals of democracy thus insulting the vision and mission of the Simon Bako Lalong’s led Rescue Administration and Next Level.
2. That the appointments of the flag bearers of the ruling party’s candidates at the October 2018 Local Government Elections is the new level of bias and injustice; we therefore condemn such an ignoble act in its entirety.
3. That the appointments with particular reference to Jos North ridicules and is an insult to the God Given heritage of the autochthonous peoples of Jos North LGC and exposes their heritage to jeopardy and bargain.
4. That the said appointment lacks neutrality and sensitivity as it has pitched the government of the day against equity and reason.

WE DEMAND THE FOLLOWING:

1. That the unfortunate appointment be reversed forthwith and replaced by Director(s) of Personnel Management (DPMs) while elections be duly organized and conducted in no distant time in accordance with the spirit and letter of the law and democratic ideals.
2. That in the alternative of those appointed who are flag bearers of the ruling party in the state be replaced with neutral persons or non-flag bearers.
3. That what belongs to the autochthons of Jos North LGC be duly given them and not be mortgaged for any favors or political aspiration whatsoever of under whatever guise.

The Coalition of Plateau Northern Youth Groups is not partisan and it desires that justice which guarantees peace be done in Jos North LGC and in Plateau State as a whole.

We would like to also use this medium to appeal and caution all youths within our region to demonstrate restraint and not to resort to violence as the group will continue to dialogue and consult with relevant stakeholders to resolve this anomaly.
However, out next line of action(s) shall be duly communicated to our comrades in this struggle for equity, respect and fairness.

BUILD THE YOUTHS, BUILD THE NATION!

Yours in Struggle,

Com. JK Chris Esq.
For the Concerned Plateau Northern Youth Groups

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