PRESS RELEASE NENTAWE CONDOLES WITH THE FAMILY OF COACH MABO.13/3/23
The All Progressives Congress governorship Candidate in Plateau state Dr Nentawe Yilwatda has condoled with the family of the late Coach Ismael Mabo.
A statement by Spokesman of the Generation Next Campaign Council Council Shittu Bamaiyi, quotes Nentawe as expressing shock and suprise over the sudden demise of the renowned footballer player and coach.
Nentawe noted that the deceased was one of those that placed Plateau state in particular and Nigeria in general on the world map of football.
He specifically noted with pride the late Mabo ‘s legendary playing role as a midfield defender of the Mighty jets football club and also as the chief technical adviser of the super falcons.
According to him, apart from participating in active foot ball, Coach Mabo as he was popularly called, mentored alot of youths who later excelled in the game.
Nentawe stated that plateau state and the country at large, will forever remember the deceased for his valuable contributions to the development of football and sports in general.
The APC governorship Candidate prayed the Almighty Allah to grant the soul of deceased Aljannah Fidausi and the family, the fortitude to bear the irraparable loss. Sign Shittu Bamaiyi Spokesman Generation Next Campaign Council.
GOVERNOR LALONG MOURNS FORMER SUPER FALCONS COACH ISMAILA MABO
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong says he received with shock but total submission to the will of God the death of Coach Isma’ila Mabo, whose death was announced on 13th March 2023..
Lalong said the death of Coach Mabo is a great loss not only to his immediate family but to the entire people of Plateau State and Nigeria at large considering the impact he made in his sporting career and football in particular.
He said Coach Mabo in his playing days devoted his strength, energy and talent playing for many great clubs including the famous Mighty Jets Football Club of Jos and the national team, Green Eagles. According to the Governor, as Coach, Isma’ila Mabo is credited with discovering and mentoring young talents, grooming them and exposing them to great clubs in the State, Nigeria and the world thereby enhancing the sport.
“We remember fondly his exploits as the Head Coach of the female national team, the Falcons during the FIFA 1999 Women’s World Cup; 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympic Games; as well as the Quarter Finals of the World Cup among others. During his lifetime on earth, Coach Mabo loved people and promoted peace, unity and oneness irrespective of ethnic, religious or political considerations” he said.
Lalong said he has lost a personal friend and mentor who did not only offered him support during his football days, but also offered him advise on enhancing the game of football when he became Governor.
The Governor on behalf of his family, the people and Government of Plateau State, prayed God to grant his soul eternal rest and comfort the family.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau. 13th March 2023.
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has sent warm felicitations to his predecessor, former Governor Jonah David Jang, CON on his 79th birthday.
Governor Lalong in a goodwill message congratulated the elderstatesman for marking another birthday in good health and God’s favour.
In rejoicing with him on this special occasion, Lalong used the opportunity to appreciate him for his contributions to the development of Plateau State and Nigeria throughout his military and political careers.
Lalong further charged the former Governor to continue to contribute to the peace, progress and development of Plateau State and the nation at large.
He wished him more years of protection, favour and sound health.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 13th March 2023.
COACH ABARA DEPARTS PLATEAU UNITED ON MUTUAL CONSENT TO TEAM UP WITH EL-KANEMI WARRIORS.
Plateau United Chief Coach , Abdulazeez Hamza Abara has left his role to join El-kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri as its new Technical Adviser.
General Manager of Plateau United , Pius Henwan who confirmed Coach Abara,s departure , disclosed that coach left on mutual consent.
Henwan explained that Coach Abara departure have the full consent of management of the team and he used the opportunity to thank him for his meritorious service to the Club.
” Coach Abara’s departure left has left a vacuum in our team, which may be difficult to fill. He has brought a lot to the team. But we are happy that the move is a lift on his career and am very optimistic, he will do a good job with his new team” Henwan said.
Coach Abdulazeez Hamza Abara only joined Plateau United in October, 2021 and assisted Coach Ilechukwu to propelled the team to the second spot of the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League season.
The Minna born Coach who joined the Peace boys from Enyimba International of Aba had previously handled Sokoto United as Technical Adviser and Niger Tornadoes of Minna in 2018.
He is expected to officially resumed duties Monday 13th March, 2023.
In Africa, Nigeria and Plateau, the position of an elder is one that is reserved and earned by reason of age, experience and in most cases accomplishments which ordinarily confers respect as well as commands reverence for those who qualify.
Jonah David Jang, immediate past Governor of Plateau State who ordinarily should fall into this category surprised many (except his blind and wailing supporters) with a pre-arranged appearance on his sponsored radio platform Jay FM which he founded and funds primarily to propagate lies, hate, bigotry and division in the State under his desperation for relevance, revenge and political power.
In the pre-recorded interview under the program LET’S TALK which was taken out of the studio to the comfort of his Du home just to shut out audience participation through phone calls which is the usual format, Jang threw caution to the wind by not only trying effortlessly to justify the unjustifiable, but also turning logic on its head and trying to rewrite history.
His objective was simple: push out lies and propaganda to do maximum damage to the the ruling APC and its candidate Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe by disparaging the Government of Simon Bako Lalong and generating sympathy for the lacklustre PDP and his selected and imposed stooge Caleb Mutfwang.
While he failed woefully to achieve his aim, he ended up damaging the little goodwill that remained for his party and candidate ahead of the elections which were eventually rescheduled.
For the record and in the interest of right thinking Plateau citizens and Nigerians, we wish to respond to some of his lies that he tried to peddle on the choreographed interview handled by some of the most biased, inexperienced, amateurish and reckless journalists and presenters in the history of broadcasting in the world. We hope NBC will sanction them appropriately if they have not done so.
1. LALONG HAS NOT DONE A SINGLE PROJECT: We may pardon Baba Jang for this big lie on the basis that he may be suffering from dimensia or perhaps been away from the State since 2015 when he was defeated. If not, how can someone who claims to be a Pastor tell such lies and sleep well? What does he mean by “project”? If he is suffering from dimensia, we can remind him that it is Governor Lalong that completed the Mararaban Jama’a-British America Road and the Secretariat flyover which he left abandoned. What about the Old Airport-Rayfield- Yelwa Club- Bukuru road as well as the Kugiya-Zawan roads? Lalong completed so many other projects which were abandoned even when huge sums were paid without commensurate work. Lalong completed and equipped General Hospitals in Riyom, Kanke and Mabudi and has just finished construction of the longest bridge in Plateau State (Kalong-Angwan Dadi Bridge) in Shendam as well as the British-American Flyover and Dualisation to Lamingo Junction Roundabout. We refer him to (https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02fU4KCBVJgGREnv5Pmz6ceKXbprmJmyQXJ47UzDJMcr7JNLyrtwxmvWK9Urs98srCl&id=100068938338495&mibextid=Nif5oz) for sights and sounds of Lalong’s achievements which no amount of hatred can erase.
We sense that Jang spealizes in trying hard to erase the achievements of his predecessors and successors so that he can be the only “Champion of Plateau”. If not, what project did he complete from former Governor Joshua Dariye? For instance, he brazenly closed down the Plateau State University Bokkos, one of the first State Universities to open on a permanent site describing it as a poultry farm. Today, Lalong has shamed him by opening and developing it to one of the best in the country. PLASU has held 7 convocations, graduated thousands, created 4 new faculties and a Post Graduate School. Still, he says Lalong has not achieved anything despite the fact that he completed most of the projects he abandoned including paying huge salary arrears that crippled the civil service.
2. PLATEAU GOT IT WRONG IN 2015 WHEN IT DIDN’T SUPPORT CONTINUITY: What continuity is he talking about? When did the people of Plateau State tell him that? This is a looser consoling himself with a wild theory when infact the people clearly chose to be on the path of unity, justice, fairness and continuity of harmony rather than his selfishness and stubbornness which was almost tearing the State apart. If the people had followed his “self centred” continuity nonsense, Plateau would have descended into an unredeemable position today. The people got it right by choosing Lalong over his anointed candidate GNS Pwajok. They repeated same in 2019 despite his incitement and propaganda using his Jay FM. On this, Baba Jang again goofed! He is the one that got it wrong not the people. At least he knows better now that he claims to be an advocate of zoning.
3. GOD FATHERISM SHOULD NOT BE ENCOURAGED: Really? Thank God the people of Plateau State have taught Jang a bitter lesson to the extent he now knows that Godfatherism is not good. We don’t even believe him because he has not repented from his old ways since he single handedly picked little known Caleb Mutfwang a Kaduna based Plateau man and imposed him on the PDP. That is after imposing the Chris Hassan led PDP exco in the State which resulted in factions that continues to haunt the party today (they are in the Supreme Court). Jang should not pull a stunt by being hypocritical in this assertion.
4. PDP ZONED GOVERNORSHIP TO CENTRAL ZONE AND MUTFWANG WAS CHOSEN BECAUSE HE HAS BEEN TESTED AND IS COMPETENT: Even though it is heart warming to hear Jang praising zoning which he hated before, we cannot understand what capacity he is talking about Mutfwang. Is it the man that left Mangu LGA in shambles and accumulated huge debts that the local Government Council was shut down untill Governor Lalong settled the bills and reopened it? What about the 8 months of unpaid salaries he left behind? What projects can he show that he executed during his tenure when he operated mostly from Kaduna?
Jang cannot justify his imposition of Mutfwang on the PDP with this lame claim of zoning. Afterall, he has never believed in zoning.The truth is that Caleb Mutfwang who shares the same marital affinity with Jang was just brought because he will be a stooge if elected.
Truth be told, if not that Jang has an alterior motive, should little known Caleb be the best that will come from Mangu who boast of political heavyweights and highly celebrated achievers in education, business, law, governance and politics? With the calibre of experienced people such as Prof. Shedrach Best who was his SGS during his reign, one would have thought he will present such calibre of people who have pedigree in leadership not Caleb Mutfwang who fialed woefully in running a single local government. The only competence he exhibited was the competence of failure!
Jang should note that we know his grand design as the condition for bringing in Caleb is simply so that Ngo Piyo stands in for the first tenure so that should Caleb succeeds in the 2023 election, by 2027 when he will run as incumbent, his son Yakubu Jang will be the running mate. This will then pave the way for Yakubu to contest for Governor when power rotates to the northern zone.
That is his reason for not bringing a younger person be it a man or a woman, because he knows he will grapple with any younger person if he tends to drop him or she for his choice son Yakubu Jang.
5. NENTAWE WILL FAVOUR MUSLIMS LIKE LALONG: Again, Jang was at his best with his religious bigotry and hypocrisy with this assertion. He claimed that the endorsement of Dr. Nentawe by Sheik Jingir is because they think Nentawe will favour them as Lalong did. This is not only a lie but very unfortunate coming from someone who has occupied office of the Governor for 8 years and was expected to be a leader for all citizens irrespective of religion, tribe and political affiliation. If we may ask, how did Lalong favour Muslims over Christians or other faiths? Lalong has simply governed according to his oath of office and the commitment to justice, equity and fairness for all. If this is what Jang terms as favouring Muslims, then his leadership qualities are questionable and very disheartening.
By the way, Jang has dined and wined with Muslims throughout his military and political careers but still wants the gullible to believe that he hates them. Who first brought Buhari to Plateau State under the ANPP? Who made Saleh Hassan (a muslim) Member House of Representatives over Lumumba Da Adeh (a Christian)? Did he not appoint Muslims into his cabinet? Can he swear that he has never solicited for the votes or endorsement from Muslims in Plateau? Who is he deceiving? So he picks and chooses when Muslims are relevant to him. He should be ashamed that Lalong has succeeded in uniting Plateau which he failed to do rather than invoking religious sentiments to seek electoral victory for his chosen stooge. If religious endorsement is bad, how come he is using the Church to endorse his candidate and even insisting on a COCIN-COCIN ticket rather than involving other Christian denominations?
6. “I WON ELECTION TO SENATE BUT LALONG LOST”: In an attempt to gloat over the results of the 25th February elections and mock Governor Lalong, Jang ended up showing his true character of bitterness and hatred for Lalong as a person. Must all candidates be winners? What is the big deal in loosing an election once in a while? Has Jang never lost an election? Does he think we have forgotten how he lost several attempts to be Governor untill Obasanjo imposed him on Plateau even when he failed to win primaries in 2007? What about his 16 is greater than 19 saga that brought shame to the people of Plateau State in his futile attempt to be Chairman of the Governor’s Forum? Does he think we have forgotten how out of shame and fear of loosing Senate seat to Sen. I.D Gyang he went on a wild voyage in the name of contesting for President? How many votes did be get in the primaries?
Jang can never match the political record of Lalong who has won House Member elections twice, defeated a Federal Government induced and sponsored sham Recall election, Won election as Speaker twice (longest record in Plateau till date) and successfully delivered a President elect for the Federal Republic of Nigeria as Director General of the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Council. He has been Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum for 8 years even without contesting for it. He cannot be described as a looser by any standards.
Lalong could have lost a bid to the Senate due to several reasons that are not related to religion, but he is a national figure who “won the war after loosing a small battle”. Compare Lalong with Jang, what did Jang become after his tenure as Governor and Senator? Rather than go forward to national political prominence, he has reduced to becoming a local champion who fights to install councillors, party exco and other state politicians. What a pity. Lalong is going higher and will continue to be a big player on the national stage.
7. “I HAVE NEVER RIGGED ELECTIONS, APC WANTS TO RIG”: This is another cry of someone facing imminent defeat. If he has such evidence, what is he waiting for? Can’t he take it to law enforcement or at least expose it? Why make spurious allegations without evidence? By the way Jang and his gang of rejected PDP have the worst record of election rigging in the State and Nigeria. He has rigged several elections but was eventually stopped from rigging the 2015 elections due to the determination of the people who had said enough is enough.
OUR ADVICE: Former Governor Jang should please keep his mouth shut and finally retire from politics like his age mates have done. He should not continue ranting and disgracing himself and eating up what remains of the battered image and goodwill of his rejected party. If he insists on politics, then he should not lie or be a hypocrite since he says he is a Pastor. He should sell his candidate rather than incite the people using religion, ethnicity and bigotry which are his trademarks. Plateau has since moved on and been rescued from ethno-religious crises and wanton attacks which were rife during his tenure. Even if he does not want to give Lalong credit for restoring peace and harmony in Plateau State, he should at least allow the citizens to sleep in peace and elect their leaders on 18th March 2023. Afterall, election is not war and Plateau is bigger than anyone’s ambition.
We look forward to having him attend the inauguration of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe as the next Governor of Plateau State and Hon. Pam Bot-Mang as his Deputy on 29th May 2023 by the grace of God. His seat as a former Governor is guaranteed and will be waiting for him at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium.
God bless Plateau State as we keep thinking and acting Plateau!
Dan Manjang, mnipr Commisioner for Information and Communication, Plateau State. 10/3/2023
GOVERNOR LALONG INSTALLS MORE TRADITIONAL RULERS IN MIKANG, SHENDAM LGAs; URGES CITIZENS TO REJECT POLITICAL PARTIES THAT WILL SCRAP TRADITIONAL STOOLS & PROMOTE ETHNIC POLITICS
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has presented Staffs of office to more traditional rulers in Mikang and Shendam Local Government Areas with a charge to the traditional institution to sustain the peace and security that has been attained under his administration.
Governor Lalong began the day with the installation of the new Long Piapung, His Royal Highness Lawrence L. Nashal on Third (3rd) Class status.
Lalong said since coming into office, he has done his best in keeping faith with the campaign promises to give the traditional institution place of pride in the governance structure of the State.
This he explained was why the Rescue Administration went back to do justice to the wrongs displayed by the past PDP administration of Jonah David Jang where Chiefdoms and Districts were scrapped with impunity and the traditional institution treated with disdain.
“To the glory of God, we have created 285 new Districts, 36 Chiefdoms as well as restored 3 Chiefdoms scrapped by the previous administration. This is in addition to installing new traditional rulers to replace those who had died and the stools were vacant. We shall continue to give a listening ear to those who have demands for Districts and Chiefdoms in line with the desire for inclusivity and emancipation”.
He said Government has noted and received some complaints arising from the creation of new Districts and Chiefdoms, assuring that those complaints once received will be looked into and treated dispassionately.
In Shendam, Governor Lalong coronation and presentation of staff of office to the Five upgraded Chiefs in Shendam Local Government Area, their Royal Highnesses Long Goebou, Miskoom Kenneth Kwaptoe, (2nd Class Status); Long Mekaat, Miskoom Manu Danjuma (3rd Class); Long Pol, Miskoom Bolnaan Bawa (3rd Class); Long Manbial, Miskoom Yakubu Longshal (3rd Class); and Long Jiban, Miskoom Ali Zemlong (3rd Class).
Again, Lalong assured them that his administration will continue to give all necessary support to the traditional institution to enable it perform its duties within the governance structure.
He said “Since the coronation is coming ahead of the State and House of Assembly elections, I know that Plateau people will choose wisely by voting for the candidate of the APC Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda and his Deputy Pam Bot-Mang who have promised to sustain our legacy of fairness, justice and inclusivity. We know that a loud statement will be made when the elections are held. Without mincing words, I hope the people of the various Chiefdoms realise that the only person that will safeguard this stool and enhance it is the person that the APC is putting forward to take over from me. I cannot guarantee same from other parties especially the PDP that has the record for scrapping traditional stools illegally. I know Plateau people will not vote into office the PDP again who will come and abolish Districts and Chiefdoms like they did before we came to correct it”.
He reminded their Royal Highnesses that their installation puts a lot of weight upon their shoulders as they are required to work for the good of their people and in the general interest of Plateau State.
In his remarks the Long Gamai of Gamailand HRH Miskoom Martin Shaldas III praised Governor Lalong for his deep respect for the traditional institution which he said has given them the confidence and comfort to support the government in all its programmes and projects.
He expressed sadness over the blackmail propaganda fuelled by politicians who claim that the Governor has not performed despite glaring evidence of projects executed in all parts of the State including Shendam.
The Royal Father commended Lalong for putting behind him the recent setback which he said will not last long as he has a great future and role to play in the governance of Nigeria at the highest level.
Chairman of Shendam Local Government Miskoom Alex Naantuam and his Mikang counterpart promised to work with the traditional rulers in ensuring that they serve their people without fear or favour.
The newly crowded traditional rulers thanked the Governor for finding them worthy to serve their people and promised to work for the interest of all people irrespective of their backgrounds.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 9th March 2023.
Barring any further extensions, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reached a decision to postpone Saturday’s governorship and state assembly elections to March 18, 2023,
the postponement was due to the commission’s inability to promptly commence reconfiguration of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines utilized during the February 25 presidential election to enable their use in the state elections.
INEC was earlier restrained from tampering with the information embedded in the BVAS machines until due inspection was conducted and Certified True Copies (CTC) issued to candidates who are challenging the outcome of the presidential election.
GOVERNOR LALONG INSPECTS PROJECTS TO BE COMMISSIONED BY PRESIDENT BUHARI SOON.
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has inspected some of the projects expected to be commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari soon.
Lalong was at the British-American Flyover and Dualisation to Lamingo Junction Roundabout where he expressed happiness with the level of work and its quality.
He commended the contractor for sustaining the tempo of work and urged him to ensure that the few aspects remaining are finalised in order to enable him give the President an official date for the commissioning.
The Governor then proceeded to the Plateau State Specialists Hospital to inspect the remodeling of structures to accommodate the newly acquired ultra modern Hospital equipment which include Superstar MRI Machine, CT scanner, 4D Ultrasound Scanner and Digital X-Ray Machine among others.
He was also at the High Court Headquarters Complex Jos to inspect the work where he was received by the Chief Judge Hon. Justice David Mann and other Justices.
He inspected the 9 courtrooms, conference rooms, libraries, Judges Chambers, furnishings and associated services. He expressed delight that the Complex will be one of the best in Nigeria when commissioned.
Lalong also visited the Plateau Multidoor Court House which is completed and ready for commissioning.
The Governor was also at the NUJ Secretariat Complex Jos to inspect the remodelled facility which is completed and awaiting commissioning.
He was recieved by the Plateau State NUJ Chairman Mr. Paul Jatau and other officials who expressed delight that the Governor has kept his promise to reconstruct the centre.
Governor Lalong who spoke to journalists thereafter said there are many projects in the three senatorial zones that are also ready for commissioning.
He also spoke on the Gubernatorial elections which he said his party the APC was optimistic of victory because of the support it enjoys among the citizens who has seen the performance of the party in restoring peace to the State, completing inherited projects and implementing new ones that are ready for commissioning soon.
He urged citizens to avoid any action that will divide the State or cause disharmony, saying that Plateau State belongs to all.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 7th March 2023.
NENTAWE DENIES BEING AN AGENT OF THE FULANI CALIPHATE.
The Generation Next Campaign Council has described as wicked and laughable the allegation that the APC governorship Candidate Dr Nentawe Yilwatda is an agent of the Fulani caliphate.
In a statement, spokesman for the Generation Next Campaign Council Shittu Bamaiyi noted that it is rather unfortunate and myopic that the opposition parties can condescend so low in making such toxic allegations just to poison the minds of the unsuspecting electorate on the plateau.
According to the Campaign Council spokesman, it evidently clear that the opposition particularly the PDP and the Labour party having seen defeat looming, have resorted to falsely labelling Nentawe as an agent of the Hausa -Fulani in the governorship race.
Shittu disclosed that it is an open fact that Nentawe having been adjudged about forty years ago as the second best ICT engineer in the country,he meritoriously became a consultant with the United Nations,UNICEF and the African Union in soft ware application.
He further disclosed that Nentawe has made an indelible mark in INEC as a result of his unequalled expertise in drawing and managing the ICT system in the organisation.
Shittu maintained that it is therefore not surprising that private organizations and some state governments across the country have consulted Nentawe for expert advice on ICT.
On the allegation of Nentawe executing the Hausa-Fulani agenda in Benue state as an INEC commissioner, Shittu disclosed that it was during his tenure that the APC lost its grip of the state to the extend that the former governor and the present minister of special duties Senator George Akume lost his Senatorial seat.
Shittu also remarked that rather than being adversarial, the APC campaign council considers the party’s governorship primary as a non issue and will therefore not be distracted, moreso when it is coming from the opposition.
The campaign council spokesman Shittu remarked that it is therefore not surprising for the opposition to embark on mudslinging or making cheap political capital against the person of Nentawe whom they always consider as their night mare.
Shittu stated that comparatively no governorship Candidate in the state can match Nentawe’s credentials in terms of pedigree, intellect, exposure and foresight for a better Plateau.
Sign Shittu Bamaiyi Spokesman Generation Next Campaign Council.
Former Head of State and elder statesman, Gen Dr. Yakubu Gowon, has described the member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, as a worthy son whose representation has brought unprecedented development to the people of his constituency.
Gagdi was on a thank you visit to the statesman at his Abuja residence to appreciate the father of Nigeria’s unity for his role in the reelection of the member representing Gowon’s native constituency of PKK.
Gowon lauds Gagdi’s legislative prowess and described him as a worthy son of Plateau State whose achievements are in tandem with his botched vision for Plateau State.
The elder statesman pledged to support Gagdi in whatever way necessary to help him succeed in his transformational agenda for PKK.
You will recall that the lawmaker had moved a motion on the floor of the House sometime last year, to debunk a motion by the British Parliament where the former Head of State was described in unpalatable words. Resolution to Gagdi’s motion had elicited an apology from the British Parliament.
Ever since, a father-son relationship had been cultivated between Gowon and Gagdi, where the later constantly looks up to the former for guidance and direction, which culminated in the success story of the lawmaker’s four years achievement in the House of Representatives.
Gen. Gowon had promised to assist Gagdi reach out to the farthest part of the country in order to help him achieve his set out goals for PKK.
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