BAGOS' LEGACY, APC’s DECEPTION & THE FUTILITY OF AN OF AN INTERLOPER'S DISTRACTION

In Plateau State’s ever-evolving political landscape, the focus should be on governance and progress, not on petty distractions from irrelevant voices. While some individuals, desperate for attention, attempt to discredit Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos, their efforts are both misplaced and inconsequential. Meanwhile, the APC, after eight years of divisive and deceptive governance, is now trying to rewrite history and claim moral high ground.

Hon. Bagos: A Legacy That Speaks for Itself

Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos served with distinction in the 9th Assembly and made his mark in the short-lived stay at the 10th Assembly. His contributions to infrastructure, education, and youth empowerment are well-documented, and no amount of empty rhetoric can erase them. His impact remains visible across Plateau State, from renovated schools, and scholarships to economic empowerment programs to mention a few even with him being out of the office

Some have attempted to force a comparison between Bagos and Hon. Yusuf Gagdi as though leadership is a competition. However, governance is not about outshining others—it is about service to the people. Each leader has his mandate, and Bagos executed his with diligence. Those fixated on unnecessary comparisons would do well to find a more productive use of their time.

The APC’s Attempt at Political Revisionism

While a band of "vuvuzelas" waste energy on futile criticism, the real issue lies with the APC’s blatant attempt to rewrite history. After eight years of failed promises and deceitful governance, the party now seeks to present itself as the voice of the people. But Plateau citizens have not forgotten such a dusty era.

A party that staged public stunts with rented tractors, misled voters, and even deceived the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and a member of their party now wants to be taken seriously? Instead of making empty accusations against the Mutfwang administration and his party stalwarts, the APC should explain why its much-touted legacy projects remain incomplete. What happened to the once-thriving Agricultural Services and Training Centre (ASTC), which they allowed to deteriorate? Why did they neglect the Plateau Agricultural Development Programme (PADP) after claiming it was more viable? And what happened to the promised foreign investments, including the much-publicized Malaysian Tea company?

The APC should also answer for its failure to deliver the N10 billion resettlement fund pledged by then-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to victims of attacks. Their inability to follow through on this critical promise speaks volumes about their insincerity and disregard for those who trusted them. Instead of playing political games, they should release a transparent account of all federal government interventions in Plateau State during their tenure, including the name of such interventions and who actually benefitted.

Even on basic governance, the APC left a lot to be desired. Under its watch, Plateau State was riddled with poor sanitation, a collapsed transport system, and a glaring lack of road infrastructure. Now, the same party that ran undemocratic congresses—where their own members staged walkouts—wants to claim they care about the people?

A Party Without Credibility can't come to equity with clean hands.

While the opposition is crucial in a democratic setting, the APC in Plateau lacks the moral standing to provide it. A party that treats electoral defeat as a personal affront rather than a democratic outcome cannot be trusted to represent the people. Instead of grasping at straws, they should address their internal divisions—especially with talks of the national chairmanship returning to Plateau, a move that even some within their own ranks oppose.

Plateau citizens have grown wiser. They still remember the deception of the past and can see the difference in the ongoing efforts in health, education, agriculture, road infrastructure, and tourism under the Mutfwang's administration. The era of opportunistic politics is ending, and the APC’s habitual interlopers must come to terms with the fact that they can no longer manipulate public sentiment with empty rhetorics.

The people have made their choice, and no amount of revisionist history, political theatrics, or desperate noise from inconsequential voices will change that.



From,
The Ancestors.
11th February 2025.

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