The Plateau Central Zone comprises five local government areas: Bokkos, Mangu, Pankshin, Kanke, and Kanam. Notably, the first four LGAs have had their share of senatorial representation in the National Assembly, with some serving one term and others serving two.
However, Kanam LGA has yet to experience representation in the Red Chamber, making it a significant oversight.
In terms of block votes from Plateau Central Zone, Kanam LGA is second only to Mangu LGA. The political population size of Kanam LGA is comparable to that of Pankshin and Kanke.
There have been instances where a candidate has lost elections in Kanke and Pankshin but still emerged victorious thanks to the block votes from Kanam.
To ensure fairness and equity in the 2027 Plateau Central Zone elections, it is crucial that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) zones the senatorial seat to Kanam LGA.
This move would not only be a strategic decision but also a necessary step to break the dominance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kanam.
The political calculation is straightforward: producing a credible candidate from Pankshin, which is their turn, and zoning the central zone senatorial position to Kanam would pave the way for the PDP’s success in Plateau Central Zone.
Additionally, the Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency seat should go to Bokkos LGA, as the governor is from Mangu LGA.
To summarize, the PDP’s path to success in Plateau Central Zone involves:
-Zoning the Plateau Cental senatorial seat to Kanam LGA:
A crucial step to ensure fairness, equity, and break the APC’s dominance in Kanam.
– Producing a credible candidate from Pankshin:
Pankshin’s turn to produce a candidate, which would help maintain balance and fairness in the zone.
– Allocating the Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency seat to Bokkos LGA:
A necessary move to ensure balance and representation in the constituency.
-Concerned Plateau Central Zone Activist.
