Imposition Of Candidate: We Are Disappointed In Danjuma – Taraba Northern Elders
By Sylvanus Viashima Abuja (Precise Post) – Following alleged imposition of a governorship aspirant from the Southern Zone of the state for the forthcoming Primary election of the People’s Democratic Party PDP by former Minister of Defense General Theophilus Danjuma, Patriotic Northern Taraba Elder Forum (PNTEF) has expressed disappointment with the elder statesman for promoting tribalism and division in the state. At a press statement issued in Jalingo and jointly signed by Elder Timothy Mazong, Alhaji Usman Adamu Mafindi and Alhaji Ali Lau, the forum said that Danjuma has shown total disregard to the existing zoning arrangement and the ethnic diversity of the state to the disappointment of all who hold him in high esteem. The forum enjoined the retired General to work towards promoting the unity and stability of the state rather than promoting tribal interest as that is capable of further breaking the fragile lines holding the unity of the state. “While we were hoping that the Southern and Central zones, the party officials and stakeholders will honor the initial arrangement and support the party’s governorship candidate to …
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