Story from Yakubu VENTIM, Jos

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Plateau State chairmanship aspirant, Alhaji Aliyu Muhammad, has urged Governor Simon Lalong, to support youths participation in the party’s leadership at all levels.

Muhammad made this statement during an interview with journalists in Jos.

He said the forthcoming ward congresses of the party, is an ample opportunity for the youths to fully take charge of its leadership to better the hope and chances of winning further elections.

“I am calling on all youths that are registered members of the APC, to come out to vie for leadership positions of the party, at their various electoral wards.

“At this point in time, I am appealing to his Excellency Governor Simon Lalong, to lead us by a good example of ensuring that the youths are given the democratic enabling space to participate,” he urged.

According to Muhammad, the youths have been at the forefront of all successes of the party in Plateau State and in Nigeria, stressing that it is now time they should be allowed to lead.

“Governor Mai Mala Buni, of Yobe State, being a youth, is a clear reference point that we stand in a better position to leading the affairs of our party.

“The quality leadership he has put in place, is reshaping the party, it has even made other people join and rejoin us,” he said.

Hon. Muhammad said all that they are asking for is free and fair conduct of the Congresses, right from the ward, local governments and state levels.

“We did not only constitute the larger majority of party membership, but we are also the highest registered voters in both Plateau State and nationwide,” he added.

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