Raymond Dabo heads Plateau PDP 38-man new exco
… Election signifies new era in PDP – Mutfwang
The Plateau State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday, elected a 38-man new executive council with Chief Raymond Dabo as its new state chairman.
The new exco is expected to steer the affairs of the party towards victory in the 2027 general elections.In the keenly followed State Congress, held at the WAYE Foundation, Doi-Du, the new officers were immediately inaugurated after the exercise, which was conducted under a peaceful atmosphere in line with the constitution of the party.
Announcing the results, the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Hon. David Ombugadu, declared that Chief Raymond Dabo emerged as the new State Chairman with 2,162 votes, while Engr. Gyang Tanko polled 2,102 votes as Deputy Chairman.
Mr. Michael Dachom was elected state secretary, and Dr. Felix Choji clinched the position of publicity secretary, among others.
Speaking to the delegates, Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, described the congress as a milestone in the history of the party, noting that it reflected unity, maturity, and loyalty among members.
“Since I joined the PDP, this is the first State Congress we are holding without a contest. With this, we have demonstrated our commitment, loyalty, and readiness to work together as one family. I sincerely thank all the local governments for their cooperation,”
Governor Mutfwang stated.He acknowledged that although the zoning process initially generated some disagreements, the peaceful resolution of those differences underscored the maturity and cohesion within the party.
The governor also appreciated aspirants who stepped down in the interest of unity and the greater good of the PDP.
“I want to thank those who may feel short-changed or believe they were not given the chance they deserved. Because of the common interest of the PDP, you chose peace over grievance. I am confident that this new set of executives will lead our party to victory in 2027. The time for exclusion is over, our focus now is unity. I assure you that those who are truly for us will stay. Together, we will approach 2027 as one united family,” he added.
On the issue of alleged defections, Governor Mutfwang expressed optimism and confidence in the resilience of the PDP in Plateau State.
“I heard that some people have left. We are waiting to see the day they will go with the crowd they claim to have. Plateau is PDP, and PDP is Plateau. We will remain connected to the people and continue working for their collective good,” he emphasised.
The governor commended the outgoing caretaker committee led by Hon. Chris Hassan for their dedication and remarkable achievements, noting that their sacrifices would not be forgotten.
Hassan, in his valedictory remarks, expressed appreciation to his team for their resilience and commitment, recalling that under their stewardship, the PDP produced a governor, two senators, five members of the House of Representatives, and sixteen members of the Plateau State House of Assembly in the 2023 elections until the court decided.
The Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Hon. David Ombugadu, also expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the exercise and praised the delegates for their discipline and overwhelming support for the leadership of Governor Mutfwang.The national electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), was duly represented at the congress to observe proceedings and ensure full compliance with electoral guidelines.
Dabo, in his acceptance speech, thanked the delegates for the confidence reposed in him and promised to provide transparent, inclusive, and accountable leadership, especially in the conduct of future party primaries.
