Barrister Solomon Dalung
is a member of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and former Chairman of
Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State. In this
interview, Dalung speaks on his ambition to become governor of Plateau
State and how he intends to unite the different ethnic groups in the
state.
There seems to be uncertainty in the political atmosphere on the Plateau, what would you say is responsible for this?
Plateau
State historically has been the melting pot of politics of the north
generally. In fact Plateau sets the pace and tune for the politics of
northern minorities. But in contemporary times, Plateau state has
abdicated that responsibility and it is in light of this that the
political atmosphere in the state is not only dull but very
discouraging. This is traceable to the politics of godfatherism.
Plateau, where credibility was the basis for leadership now patronizes
godfatherism and this has given birth to people who see themselves as
having the political might to anoint people. Now every other politician
on the Plateau
The
All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the federal government to
stop making contradictory statements and speak with one voice on issues
concerning the ongoing efforts to find and rescue the schools girls
abducted by Boko Haram.
