By SN24.com 
By Peter Akpah.
The Plateau North Equity Project, PNEP, has called for equitable distribution of political offices among the six local government areas of Plateau North, warning that continued concentration of key positions in one dominant ethnic group threatens inclusion and party unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The group stated its position on Thursday, June 25, 2026, during a press conference at the NUJ Press Centre, Jos. Addressing journalists, PNEP Chairman, Evangelist Arum Daniel Izang, described the group as a peaceful advocacy initiative of minority tribes in Plateau North committed to “equitable, fair and just balancing of power” across Bassa, Jos East, Jos North, Barkin Ladi, Riyom, and Jos South LGAs.
*“Forsaken Golden Goose”*
In a text titled _“The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the 2027 Power Equation in Plateau North – The Forsaken Golden Goose,”_ PNEP said minority ethnic nationalities have remained the “electoral backbone” of the APC in the zone since 2014, despite persistent narratives against the party.
Yet, Izang noted, key positions continue to elude them. With the Deputy Governor and the current Senator from Plateau North already from the numerically dominant community, PNEP had advocated that the APC State Chairmanship zoned to Plateau North go to a qualified candidate from the minority groups to “balance the power equation.” The appeal, he said, was ignored.
The group further faulted the process that produced the APC’s senatorial candidate for Plateau North, alleging it was “midwifed to favour the same numerically advantaged community.” If elected, that would make it the eighth out of nine times the Senate seat has gone to the dominant group since 1999. The same community, PNEP added, currently holds two of the zone’s three House of Representatives seats.
*Emerging Political Landscape*
“From the foregoing, it is clear that a political landscape is emerging where the same advantaged community is strategically positioned to occupy the Deputy Governorship, the Senate seat, the State Party Chairmanship and two out of three House of Representatives seats under the APC banner,” Izang said.
He argued that INEC records consistently show the dominant community has “demonstrated dismal electoral support” for the APC over the years, while minority groups provided the votes.
*Demand for Inclusion*
PNEP insisted that minority ethnic nationalities deserve fair treatment “as a matter of justice, inclusion, and recognition of their enduring commitment to the APC.” Izang warned that sidelining loyal supporters is “demoralizing” and could weaken the party.
“As the APC looks ahead to the 2027 general elections, it must confront a critical question: Can a party truly thrive when its most loyal supporters are consistently denied meaningful representation?” he asked.
The group said it emerged as a coalition of minority communities in Bassa, Jos East, Jos North, and the Ibaas and Ganawuri areas of Barkin Ladi and Riyom LGAs, driven by shared experiences and a commitment to equity, justice, and political inclusion.
PNEP urged party leaders to address the imbalance, stressing that the answer may determine “not only the future of the APC in Plateau North but also the strength and unity of the party across Plateau State.”