Hon. Dachung Bagos, a former lawmaker representing Jos South/East Federal Constituency has disclosed that the Peoples Democratic Party is not showing any sign of recovery even in the build-up to the 2027 elections.
Bagos stated that the party’s lingering internal crises and its failure to follow due process have left many aspirants uncertain about their political future. He made this disclosure while featuring on Channels Television’s breakfast programme on Monday.
He stated that the fact that the PDP only provided one nomination form for the chairmanship contest is a fundamental error and a violation of due process.
While urging members to be mindful of the present scenario playing out in the party, he admonished that the present posturing of the part doesn’t help the party in any way.
He therefore made it known that the leader of the party in Plateau State remains Governor Caleb Mutfwang, and that his guidance remains the standard for party in the state.
He said, “But I can tell you for now, the leader of the ‘Plateau Peoples Party’ is His Excellency Barr. Caleb Mutfwang. We are waiting for his direction to see which of the registered parties to move to, if the PDP fails to fix itself before the election. Definitely, we will hear from him. But for now, you see, we must tell ourselves the truth.”
“For now, I don’t see any light at the end of the tunnel for the PDP coming towards the general election, especially for anybody that will contest elections, because how can two things happen just within three weeks or one month?
“Number one, you sold only one form, just for the chairmanship election. The court said there wasn’t due process. Number two, there was supposed to have been a disciplinary committee before suspending or even expelling someone. But it was just a voice vote within the convention.
“So, when you see due process is not being adhered to, you, those who are contesting for election, should be able to think very well, look at and analyse issues, consult with your people, and look for a way forward.
“We shouldn’t be political with the truth. For me, I’ve always told my people the truth. So for now, as it is, I don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel,” he added.
