By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
In a twist of events, the former Member Representing Jos East/Jos South Federal Constituency has attempted to upstage Da Jonah David Jang in his Local Government of Jos South.
In the build up to the Local Government primary election, stakeholders had agreed to stick to the zoning arrangement there –implying that Du is to produce the next flag bearer of the party.
With a general feeling that out of respect for the former Plateau state governor and elder statesman, Da Jonah Jang presents a candidate in which case he forwarded his nephew –Honorable Silas Patrick Dung, but a fierce resistance emanated from Honorable Dachung Musa Baggos’ camp.
The former lawmaker on the one hand, sponsored his Senior Legislative Aid, Mr. Pwajok Langs to contest against the candidate presented by Senator Jang.
It was gathered that despite several appeals from various quarters including the Plateau state government house for Mr. Baggos to respect senator Jang, he and his camp insisted on executing their script to perfection.
However, Honorable Silas Patrick Dung emerged winner of the election by a landslide with a total of 39 votes while Baggos’ candidate –Mr. Pwajok Langs polled 20.
Trouble began sometime back when the PDP Chairman in Jos South, Hon. Dung Tari (Yellow) was abducted and the need to have someone serve in acting capacity arose.
With Senator Jang suggesting that the Vice Chairman, Hon. Bon Samuel step into that role, Mr. Baggos resisted all appeals to this regard until the State Party executives intervened in the matter.
As the odds will play out, Hon. Dung regained his freedom and returned to his position as Chairman of the PDP in Jos South Local Government Area.
It remains to be seen how developments continue to unfold in this regard as the Local Government election approach on the 9th of October, 2024.