Plateau North APC Primary: Sen. Gyang Says District Awaits Justice Ahead of Appeal Decision

Yemi Kosoko in Jos

Senator I. D. Gyang has said that Plateau North is “awaiting justice” from the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) after disputes over the party’s senatorial primary in the district.

In a statement released by Lot Adas, Director General of the I. D. Gyang Campaign Council, the senator voiced deep concern over what he called a lack of transparency and credibility in the primary process. He said that party members in Plateau North were denied the chance to freely elect their preferred candidate.

Gyang alleged that no senatorial primary actually took place in Plateau North, claiming that results were “concocted and allocated to suit a predetermined outcome.” He argued that such actions undermine internal party democracy and erode confidence among loyal members who have worked for the APC’s growth in the state.

He stressed that the APC’s strength lies in its grassroots members, whose voices “must never be substituted by predetermined arrangements.”

The senator welcomed the clarification from the APC National Chairman that the NWC is currently reviewing reports submitted by the Appeal Committee on the conduct of National Assembly primaries nationwide. He expressed optimism that the committee’s findings would lead to “the right thing” being done.

The campaign council urged supporters to remain calm, vigilant, and peaceful as they await the party’s final decision.

“Our position is rooted in the defence of justice, equity, and the democratic rights of APC members and the people of Plateau North,” the statement added.

The development indicates that the matter over the Plateau North senatorial primary is not yet settled, as stakeholders await the outcome of the appeals process.