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 LGAÂ
2. PDP First Hand Awareness             Jalingo LGA
3. Agbu Kefas for Governor              Jalingo LGAÂ
4. Maihanci Transformation                  Yorro LGAÂ
5. Commander's Continuity               Jalingo LGAÂ
5. Kefas Grassroots Campaign               Zing LGAÂ
7. Agbu Kefas again in 2027 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Jalingo LGAÂ
8. Yorro Youths for PDP Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Yorro LGAÂ
9. Elders in Support of PDP Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Jalingo LGAÂ
10. Agbu Kefas Kawai                  Jalingo LGAÂ
11. 4×4 Media Professionals              Jalingo LGAÂ
12. Women for Maihanci. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Jalingo LGAÂ
13. Jalingo Youth Amalgamation          Jalingo LGAÂ
14. Tiddo Yo Daddo Youth Organizations      Zing LGAÂ
15. Makera Trainers Association. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Jalingo LGAÂ
16. Wangarawa Youths Organisation       Jalingo LGAÂ
17. Mu Tafi Tare Youth Forum. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Yorro LGAÂ
18. True Talk Youths Forum              Jalingo LGAÂ
19. Anti Thuggery Politics                  Zing LGAÂ
20. Jalingo Consultation Forum. Â Â Â Â Â Â Jalingo LGAÂ
21. Transformers groups                 Jalingo LGAÂ
22. Farmers in PDP Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â JYZ LGA's
23. Charity begins at home                  Zing LGAÂ
24. Ayi shi kawai Maihanci                 Yorro LGAÂ
25. Help the orphans                    Jalingo LGAÂ
26. Purpule for Unity                      Yorro LGAÂ
27. Lafiya Jari                             Yorro LGAÂ
28. Zaman Lafiya Ya Fi komai. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Zing LGAÂ
29. Gaskiya Dokin Karfe                 Jalingo LGAÂ
30. Alheri Gadon Barci                 Jalingo LGAÂ
31. Inter party dialogue and peace initiative    Zing LGAÂ
32. Taraba progressive Youths               Jalingo LGAÂ
33. Taraba youth for peace               Jalingo LGAÂ
34. Market Women Association           Jalingo LGAÂ
35. Taraba North Youth Enlightenment Forum   JYZ LGA’sÂ
36. Vanguard for change initiative             Zing LGAÂ
37. Joint Union for transparency            Yorro LGAÂ
38. Progressive like minds                Jalingo LGAÂ
39. Think Good for Taraba               Jalingo LGAÂ
40. Kowa Ya Taho Muyi PDP Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Jalingo LGAÂ
41. Sai Agbu Kefas                          Zing LGAÂ
42. If not Kefas who again                     Zing LGAÂ
43. PDP for peace                      Jalingo LGAÂ
44. Kefas 2027 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Yorro LGAÂ
45. Muri PDP support group 27 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Zing LGAÂ
46. Korka'e youths for Kefas              Jalingo LGAÂ
47. Takanaban for development           Jalingo LGAÂ
48. Bypass Youth for PDP Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Jalingo LGAÂ
49. JYZ must change                      Yorro LGAÂ
50. Team reclaim JYZ for PDP Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Yorro LGAÂ
51. Muryar Talakawa                    Jalingo LGAÂ
52. PDP Constituency Forum                  Zing LGAÂ
53. Taraba Uniting Pillars                Jalingo LGAÂ
54. Excellent Youths                    Jalingo LGAÂ
55. Zauren Kaunar PDP Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Jalingo LGAÂ
56. Taraba Youths for development            Zing LGAÂ
57. Zama Lafiya Jari                       Jalingo LGAÂ
48. Yan PDP Jari Hujja. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Jalingo LGAÂ
59. Amana tubalin Zaman Lafiya. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Zing LGAÂ
60. Keep trying Youth Forum                 Yorro LGAÂ
61. PDP Diamond Boys                  Jalingo LGAÂ
62. Young Shall Grow                       Yorro LGAÂ
63. Its Youths Time                         Yorro LGAÂ
64. Millennium Youths                  Jalingo LGAÂ
65. Golden Boys Awareness                  Yorro LGAÂ
66. Defeated Aspiring Leaders                Zing LGAÂ
67. The Future of Taraba
ABUBAKAR BUHARI MOHAMMED
Media Political Analyst/Political HistorianÂ
Monday, 1st January, 2024
Chairman of the Coalition.
