Jon Temlong vs Margret Inusa: Crisis hit Plateau ADP

(Sponsored post) Action Democratic Party (ADP) is the third force in plateau state courtesy of the efforts of Pastor (Mrs) Magaret Inusa who has grown in tremendous popularity in the state, but, as one begins to look inside the party structure you could seebthat it is loosing its footing mainly due to the manner the party substituted its Governorship candidate in the person of Pastor Margaret Inusa with Gen. Jon Temlong.
This journey began with the suspension and later the sacking of the former
Chairman, Mr Nanyak which has now morphed into a platform of rewarding
hardwork with betrayal.
It was rumoured, that the Gubernatorial ticket was sold by the former to the
later for an undisclosed amount but further findings revealed that nothing of
such was the case. She was forcefully pushed out by the party leadership on
the grounds of being a woman and came from a minority tribe.
The process of substitution of the former Gubernatorial Flag Bearer, Pastor
Margaret Inusa with Gen. Jon Temlong which was orchestrated by the party
officials and influenced by religious leaders, has been a great mistake for the
party which has grown as the alternative to be the unstable. This has also
made the party loose face with quite a number of the populace which are
looking forward to a new phase in the political map.
An inside source revealed that the party is in complete disarray due to bad
leadership and other factors within the party structure that was created mainly by the vacuum in leadership left by Pastor Margaret . An insider source recently revealed that the current party structure which was built from pennies and scraps of well meaning citizens has evolved into a den of self centred and bellied conspirators.
Our source went on to explain that, the succession of leadership had moved
from bad to worse as the party growth is been impeded by a number of factors.
The calibre of leadership which drives the vision has slowed the growth of the party even in the Local Government Areas as well as internal cohesion of part executive council and its structures mainly due to the fact that Pastor Margaret is no longer an active participant in the affairs of the ADP.
The loyalty and party influence commanded by Pastor Margaret is unrivalled as she is a mentor to a lot of young people on the political landscape and her
active participation in the ADP was abruptly shortened due to the ineffectiveness of the preformed party leadership who wanted to use her popularity for cheap publicity.
Pastor Margaret who has garnered quite an unusual support and acceptance
among the grass-root populace which are numbered in the thousands and her not being in the leadership rein has created instability in the ADP which is already showing the signs of being senile in just a year of being on the state.
She has contributed in varying capacities towards the establishment and growth of the party and therefore seen as an aggregator for the transformation movement.
Our source further explained that she was invited to be the party chairman of the ADP as a form of compensation or intervention to gain ground against the fierce competition and create a form of repatriation which will boost the party leadership.
Over the time of her absence due to obvious reasons, it is rumoured that she is currently approached by the giants APC and PDP and other upcoming political parties respectively. Knowing she is affluent among the women and youngn target groups as well as the Pentecostal Church, she is considered the game changer in the upcoming elections.
Another source, from the ADP explained recently that the party under the
current leadership has requested that the aspirants contribute for the flag-off of the new gubernatorial candidate which unheard of and reflects again on the calibre of leadership and structure. We are bound to wonder what kind of government we would have, when it is already looking like the party is looking for external funding to grow.

The candidates aspiring for varying position have also indicated a unified support and endorsement of whoever the choiced candidate of Pastor Margaret Inusa.
It is only a couple of days to the 2019 general election and there are several
questions that needs to be answered, What the future of the ADP is on the
Plateau, and where is Pastor Margaret Inusa heading for? All effort to reach
Gen. Jon Temlong, Pastor Margret Inusa for comments have proven abortive by our sources.
By Abraham Johnson

Plateau PDP raises alarm over plan to disrupt tomorrow’s presidential campaign in Jos

The Plateau State PDP Campaign Council has raised the alarm that certain
hoodlums are planning to disrupt its presidential campaign rally scheduled for
Saturday January 12, 2019.
The PDP Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is leading national
officers of the party to Jos to officially launch the campaign for Nigeria’s
presidency in the 2019 general election.
The State Campaign Council, presided over by party Chairman Hon DT Sango,
says it has received credible information that sponsored groups are preparing to
harrass, intimidate and attack PDP officials, members and stakeholders
attending the rally.
The party therefore appeals to security agencies to act accordingly to allow for
a peaceful presidential outing.
It cautions that it will not tolerate hoodlums trying to replicate what happened
on Tuesday January 8, 2019, in Mangu after the flag off when the peaceful
passage of party members was violently interrupted in Mangu town between the
old market and the Divisional Police Office.
PDP assures the people of Plateau that it will continue to pursue the path of
peace and decency, and to focus on issue-based campaigning for the
development of Plateau.
The party will not allow political provocations to derail its commitment to the
people of Plateau who are increasingly getting frustrated by a ruling party that
is daily resorting to thuggery to prove its incompetence and shallowness while
allowing the good people to face endless suffering.
Gubernatorial Candidate of the party Senator JT Useni pledged to give every
support to have a very successful presidential campaign.
He called on the people of Plateau to unite and vote in PDP in the coming
election to have a secure, united and prosperous state.
Among Council members who attended today’s meeting are the gubernatorial
candidate, Senator JT Useni and his running mate Dr James Dalok, former
Senate Deputy President Senator Ibrahim Mantu, former Minister of Water
Resources, Hon Sarah Ochekpe; former Governor of Plateau State, Sir Fidelis
Tapgun and former gubernatorial candidates of the party who contested at the
primaries with Senator JT Useni. Others were senatorial aspirants, and
Chairmen of State Campaign Committees.
Signed
Media and Publicity Committee,
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,
10. 01.2019

The much awaited PLACOBPA gubernatorial debate to hold tomorrow

The Plateau Coalition of Business and Professional Associations will be
organising a Gubernatorial Debate for candidates of front line political parties on
the Plateau.
This debate is being organised in collaboration with the Nigeria Elections Debate
Group (NEDG), with support from Centre for International Private Enterprise
(CIPE) Washington DC, an American Civil Society
Organization and in partnership with other Civil Society Organisations, Media
Partners and support groups
The Debate will hold on Saturday 12th of January 2019 at MEES Palace Events
Centre Rayfield Jos, before a live-non participatory audience. The debate will be
broadcast live on Television, Radio andu various media platforms. The Debate is
expected to last for two hours. Questions will cover areas of interest and
concern to the people of plateau state.
PLACOBPA is non partisan, non political, non religious and is a diverse array of
hardworking people from varied works of life on the Plateau, and as such arthis
all important role. We do not want to stand idly by and complain, but rather
contribut
We wish to call on the good people of Plateau to ensure that they fully
participate in the forth coming electoral process, peacefully and in an orderly
manner. Let us say no to violence, thuggery and electoral malpractice.
Long live PLACOBPA!
Long live Plateau State!!
Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!!!
Signed
Cyril Ogboli
Chairman PLACOBPA.