Thousands of youths from Vwang District in Jos South Local Government Area have called on former House of Representatives member, Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos, to reconsider his continued membership in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing what they described as persistent injustice, exclusion, and lack of internal democracy within the party’s Northern Zone.
The youths, under the banner Vwang Patriotic Youths for Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos, made the appeal during a press conference held on Friday, 31st October 2025. Speaking on behalf of the group, Hon. Ezekiel Joseph Gyang said the PDP has increasingly abandoned principles of fairness, transparency, and equity, leaving loyal members like Hon. Bagos marginalized despite years of dedicated service to the party.
According to Gyang, “Despite Hon. Bagos’ unwavering commitment to the unity and progress of the PDP, his views and inputs have been deliberately ignored in key consultations shaping the party’s future.” He accused party leaders in the Northern Zone of manipulating ward congresses and imposing preferred candidates, warning that such practices could deepen internal divisions as the state congress and primaries approach.
The group also cited ongoing court cases in Jos South as evidence of leadership failure and injustice within the party, describing the current system as one where “loyalty is punished, merit is ignored, and manipulation thrives.”
Emphasizing that their call was not borne out of bitterness, the youths said they were motivated by a desire to see leadership built on inclusiveness and merit. “Hon. Bagos has served with integrity and humility, yet his deliberate sidelining shows the PDP no longer represents the ideals it once stood for,” the statement read.
They urged Hon. Bagos to “take a bold and principled decision within one month” to chart a new political direction that would restore confidence in democracy and inspire the youth.
The press conference also had in attendance Da Gyang Ravwo Pam, representing the Elders Forum; Dung Joshua Dalyop, Coordinator of the Bagos Youths in Vwang District; and Mrs. Rose Gyang, the Women Leader — all of whom expressed solidarity and pledged their total support for any decision Hon. Bagos makes moving forward.
The Vwang Patriotic Youths concluded by reaffirming their belief in justice, fairness, and accountability, urging Hon. Bagos to lead by example and embrace a political path that truly reflects the values he has always stood for.
