COALITION OF PDP SUPPORT GROUPS
PRESS RELEASE
The Acting National Chairman of the PDP,
The National Working Committee of PDP,
The Taraba State Chairman of the PDP,
The Executive Governor of Taraba State,
PDP Stakeholders within and outside Taraba State,
The Media Team assembled here,
Ladies and gentlemen,
In light of the recent victory of the late Hon. Ismai’la Maihanci of the PDP in the 2023 election, after 12 years of opposition dominance, it is clear how widely accepted the PDP candidate was. To regain the seat for PDP, we must present an acceptable candidate for the Jalingo Yorro Zing federal Constituency's seat rerun election.
Taking into consideration the issues raised and the need to secure victory in the rerun election, we, the coalition of PDP support groups who believe in the ideology of Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas, and the principles of mutual coexistence exhibited by the late Ismai’la Maihanci in uniting our people towards securing the seat for PDP.
After thorough research, deliberations, and consultations across the 3 local government areas of Jalingo, Yorro, and Zing federal constituency, and considering the ethno-religious diversity of our dear Constituency as a critical factor, we have arrived at a solution. This solution will help us find an acceptable candidate capable of securing the seat for PDP once more. We hereby resolve and declare the following:
1. We sincerely appreciate the PDP leadership, led by Taraba State's Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, for considering the zoning of the PDP ticket to Jalingo, the hometown of the late Ismai’la Maihanci, the elected Representative for Jalingo Yorro Zing federal constituency. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.
2. The Party's leadership should carefully consider Jabir Maihanci, a dedicated PDP member who played a pivotal role in the late Ismai’la Maihanci's political endeavors. Jabir continues to uphold the principles and values championed by the late Ismai’la, garnering support from all three local governments. This makes Jabir the only grassroots candidate widely accepted.
3. Jabir Maihanci stands out as a politician who holds no political animosities, both within the PDP and among the opposition. Following Ismaila's untimely passing, Jabir emerged as the beacon of hope for everyone who cast their votes in favor of Ismai’la Maihanci during the polls.
4. We urge the national leadership of our esteemed party, the PDP, along with all relevant party stakeholders, to create a platform for political negotiations. This will help build an inclusive campaign strategy to secure Jabir Maihanci as the elected Representative for the PDP in all three local governments that make up the Jalingo Yorro Zing federal constituency.
5. Drawing from firsthand grassroots information regarding Jabir Maihanci's popularity and acceptability, there is unanimous agreement that he possesses the potential and capability to secure victory for the People's Democratic Party in the rerun election. Jabir is the most widely recognized aspirant among all candidates vying for the Jalingo Yorro Zing federal Constituency's seat.
Conclusion
We have the utmost hope and confidence that this resolution represents the singular and definitive path to victory for the party in the upcoming Jalingo Yorro Zing federal constituency rerun election, unless effectively challenged with concrete facts and figures. We wish to convey, with humility, the widely held opinion and unwavering commitment of the grassroots to take decisive action if Jabir Maihanci is chosen as the PDP candidate. Nonetheless, should our research not be acknowledged, it may significantly reduce PDP's prospects in the rerun election, rendering all efforts to reclaim the seat after 12 years ultimately futile.
SUPPORTING GROUPS
1. AtikuOkowa Grassroot Mobilizers Zing LGA
2. PDP First Hand Awareness Jalingo LGA
3. Agbu Kefas for Governor Jalingo LGA
4. Maihanci Transformation Yorro LGA
5. Commander's Continuity Jalingo LGA
5. Kefas Grassroots Campaign Zing LGA
7. Agbu Kefas again in 2027 Jalingo LGA
8. Yorro Youths for PDP Yorro LGA
9. Elders in Support of PDP Jalingo LGA
10. Agbu Kefas Kawai Jalingo LGA
11. 4×4 Media Professionals Jalingo LGA
12. Women for Maihanci. Jalingo LGA
13. Jalingo Youth Amalgamation Jalingo LGA
14. Tiddo Yo Daddo Youth Organizations Zing LGA
15. Makera Trainers Association. Jalingo LGA
16. Wangarawa Youths Organisation Jalingo LGA
17. Mu Tafi Tare Youth Forum. Yorro LGA
18. True Talk Youths Forum Jalingo LGA
19. Anti Thuggery Politics Zing LGA
20. Jalingo Consultation Forum. Jalingo LGA
21. Transformers groups Jalingo LGA
22. Farmers in PDP JYZ LGA's
23. Charity begins at home Zing LGA
24. Ayi shi kawai Maihanci Yorro LGA
25. Help the orphans Jalingo LGA
26. Purpule for Unity Yorro LGA
27. Lafiya Jari Yorro LGA
28. Zaman Lafiya Ya Fi komai. Zing LGA
29. Gaskiya Dokin Karfe Jalingo LGA
30. Alheri Gadon Barci Jalingo LGA
31. Inter party dialogue and peace initiative Zing LGA
32. Taraba progressive Youths Jalingo LGA
33. Taraba youth for peace Jalingo LGA
34. Market Women Association Jalingo LGA
35. Taraba North Youth Enlightenment Forum JYZ LGA’s
36. Vanguard for change initiative Zing LGA
37. Joint Union for transparency Yorro LGA
38. Progressive like minds Jalingo LGA
39. Think Good for Taraba Jalingo LGA
40. Kowa Ya Taho Muyi PDP Jalingo LGA
41. Sai Agbu Kefas Zing LGA
42. If not Kefas who again Zing LGA
43. PDP for peace Jalingo LGA
44. Kefas 2027 Yorro LGA
45. Muri PDP support group 27 Zing LGA
46. Korka'e youths for Kefas Jalingo LGA
47. Takanaban for development Jalingo LGA
48. Bypass Youth for PDP Jalingo LGA
49. JYZ must change Yorro LGA
50. Team reclaim JYZ for PDP Yorro LGA
51. Muryar Talakawa Jalingo LGA
52. PDP Constituency Forum Zing LGA
53. Taraba Uniting Pillars Jalingo LGA
54. Excellent Youths Jalingo LGA
55. Zauren Kaunar PDP Jalingo LGA
56. Taraba Youths for development Zing LGA
57. Zama Lafiya Jari Jalingo LGA
48. Yan PDP Jari Hujja. Jalingo LGA
59. Amana tubalin Zaman Lafiya. Zing LGA
60. Keep trying Youth Forum Yorro LGA
61. PDP Diamond Boys Jalingo LGA
62. Young Shall Grow Yorro LGA
63. Its Youths Time Yorro LGA
64. Millennium Youths Jalingo LGA
65. Golden Boys Awareness Yorro LGA
66. Defeated Aspiring Leaders Zing LGA
67. The Future of Taraba
ABUBAKAR BUHARI MOHAMMED
Media Political Analyst/Political Historian
Monday, 1st January, 2024
Chairman of the Coalition.
