APC Plateau primaries: Members uneasy as several aspirants withdraw

By Golok Nanmwa

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State are tense as they await the start of the direct primary election for the House of Representatives seats.

Since early Saturday, activity has increased in Jos, the state capital, where various groups and caucuses have been holding a series of meetings.

At the party secretariat, members were seen waiting for the balloting to begin, while in several wards party supporters stood by for the arrival of election materials and guidelines.

A party source in Kanam Local Government Area confirmed that, although voting has not yet started, members are fully mobilised and ready to cast their ballots.

The party’s timetable indicates that the Saturday exercise is expected to produce candidates for the Federal House of Representatives.

Most members and supporters contacted by Vanguard said they were not aware of any consensus arrangement and were fully prepared for direct primaries.

Meanwhile, a new wave of withdrawals is expected to sweep through the APC in Plateau State, as several aspirants announce their intention to step down before the National Assembly primaries.

Reliable party sources told Vanguard that many aspirants across various federal constituencies are currently engaged in wide consultations and are expected to formally pull out of the race in the coming hours or days.

These strategic withdrawals aim to foster unity, reduce pre‑primary tensions, and position the party strongly for the 2027 general elections.

In a notable development on Friday, Hon. Barr. John Kyohroh Christopher formally announced his withdrawal from the contest for the Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency.

In a statement issued to reporters, the aspirant said the decision was reached after extensive consultations with key stakeholders, party leaders, and supporters.

“I, Hon. Barr. John Kyohroh Christopher, hereby formally announce my withdrawal from the contest for the Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency seat in the forthcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primaries,” the statement read.

“After wide consultations, I have decided at this time in the overall interest of unity, peaceful co‑existence, and progress of our great party and the good people of Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency to withdraw from the race.”

Hon. Christopher expressed deep appreciation to Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, for his unwavering support, mentorship, and fatherly guidance. He also thanked APC leaders and members at all levels for the trust placed in him, and praised the people of Jos North and Bassa, particularly the Anaguta Nation, for their overwhelming support.

He pledged to continue working for the unity of the party and the overall progress of the constituency.

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