PDP Primaries better than ‘Hotel Room results’ of other Parties — Jang
Lauds process that produced Sunday Biggs as Candidate
Former Governor of Plateau State and elder statesman, Senator Jonah David Jang, has described the conduct of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, primary elections as credible, transparent, and democratic, saying the exercise sharply contrasted with what he termed “results written in hotel rooms” by other political parties.
Jang, in a statement issued Friday through his Media Consultant, Comrade Clinton Garuba, congratulated the PDP for the successful conduct of its primaries nationwide, particularly in Plateau State, where Hon. Sunday Garba Biggs emerged as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections.
According to the former governor, the smooth conduct of the exercise reflected the high level of organisation, unity, and internal democracy within the PDP.
“There is no doubt that the difference in approach, planning and execution as witnessed during the primary elections of the PDP and that of the other political party was like night and day,” he stated.
Jang alleged that while the PDP allowed the wishes of members to prevail through a transparent process, some political parties resorted to imposition and impunity where “results were merely written in hotel rooms despite elections holding on the field.”
He said the PDP had once again demonstrated its commitment to democratic ideals and the supremacy of the people’s mandate.
The elder statesman also warned individuals parading themselves as factional members of the PDP in Plateau State to desist from acts capable of destabilising the party, insisting that the PDP in the state remains united under the leadership of Chief Raymond Dabo.
He urged party faithful and Nigerians to place collective interest above personal ambition, stressing that the PDP remains the best platform to restore hope and good governance in the country.
Jang further called on Nigerians not to lose faith despite the prevailing economic and social realities, assuring that “there is light at the end of the tunnel.”
He also urged Plateau citizens to remain vigilant and determined ahead of future elections, emphasising the need to protect their votes as witnessed during the 2023 general elections.
According to him, only through unity, vigilance, and commitment to democratic values can the people elect leaders of their choice and deepen democracy in the country.