Coalition of Plateau Youths Council Aspirants Call for Disilussion of Council Elections 

The Coalition of Plateau State Youth Council (PYC) Aspirants, have expressed thier utmost dissatisfaction and disillusion with the electoral process leading up to the PYC elections. 

The spokesperson of the coalition Comrade Nanshok Peter,  who spoke to Journalists in Jos the Plateau State Capital, said they were compelled to bring to the attention of Plateau State and the world at large to the illegalities perpetrated by the electoral committee.

He said it undermined the fundamental principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability.

“Specifically, we condemn The gross rascality and lawlessness exhibited by the electoral committee, evident in the deployment of armed men to intimidate aspirants and members. “

The deliberate exclusion of local government chairmen from the electoral process in at least 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs), contrary to established norms.

The lack of transparency in candidate and delegate selection, with the list of qualified candidates and delegates unavailable to aspirants even on the eve of the election.

“Reports of elections not held in more than 8 LGAs, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the process and The electoral committee’s refusal to address serious issues and petitions from various districts and LGAs, further eroding confidence in the process,” he said.

Comrade Peter said the irregularities are unacceptable and have led to lose faith in the Electoral Committee’s ability to conduct free and fair elections.

“In light of these developments, we, the Coalition of PYC Aspirants, have resolved to distance ourselves from this tainted electoral process. We urge our supporters, friends, and well-wishers to understand our decision and recognize that our actions are guided by a commitment to upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Our Demands

1. We demand for the total nullification of the election conducted today the 25th of September 2024

2. We demand for the square nullification of all the districts and local government elections conducted before today 

3. We also demand for the desolution of the electoral committee whom has publicly shown interest on their love and mission to return some particular candidates elected 

4. All costums, traditions and the constitutional stipulations guiding the conduct of PYC (i.e Plateau youths council) must be totally upheld and adhere strictly the freeness, fairness and the credibility of the elections.

He called on relevant stakeholders to take this move as one done in the best interest of the Plateau Youth Council, and the State.

Lateefah Ibrahim