Introduction to the Controversy
Former Governor of Plateau, Sen. Jonah Jang, has dismissed reports that he asked Gov. Caleb Mutfwang to step down, following his defection from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Statement
Jang dismissed the reports in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the former governor’s Media Aide, Mr Clinton Garuba. The statement, which described the media reports as misleading and inaccurate, said that Jang’s remarks at a recent PDP stakeholders’ meeting in the state were taken out of context.
Clarification of the Remarks
“The attention of Sen. Jonah Jang has been drawn to a misleading report in some print and online media outlets. The report attempts to portray him as calling on Gov. Caleb Mutfwang to resign, following his defection from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC). For clarity, Sen. Jang’s remarks were quoted out of context. At no time during the PDP stakeholders’ meeting did he call for Gov. Mutfwang’s resignation. Rather, he criticised politicians for leaving their parties to join others,” he said.
Call to Action
Jang, therefore, called on the people of the state to disregard the report and continue to support Mutfwang “who continues to lead the state under the people’s mandate.”
Conclusion
In conclusion, the reports of Sen. Jonah Jang asking Gov. Caleb Mutfwang to step down have been dismissed as misleading and inaccurate. The people of the state have been urged to disregard the reports and continue to support the governor.
FAQs
- Q: Did Sen. Jonah Jang ask Gov. Caleb Mutfwang to step down?
A: No, according to the statement issued by Jang’s Media Aide, he did not ask Mutfwang to step down. - Q: What did Jang criticise during the PDP stakeholders’ meeting?
A: Jang criticised politicians for leaving their parties to join others. - Q: What has Jang asked the people of the state to do?
A: Jang has asked the people of the state to disregard the misleading reports and continue to support Gov. Mutfwang.
