Plateau Community Newspaper Publishers pledge support for APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda

A coalition of community-based newspaper publishers in Plateau State has declared unwavering support for the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, describing his leadership as visionary, unifying, and transformational.

The publishers in Press conference in Jos on Wednesday led by their Spokesman Mr. Shabul Mazadu, said their decision to publicly align with Prof. Yilwatda stemmed from their conviction that his leadership has brought a refreshing direction to Plateau politics, long marred by division, selfishness, and disunity.

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“As stakeholders, we can no longer remain onlookers. We have chosen to stand with Prof. Yilwatda for the sake of Plateau’s peace, unity, and progress”.

The group condemned what it called “purported plans of protest” against the APC National Chairman, describing such efforts as “ill-conceived distractions driven by fear of progress and insecurity of relevance.”

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They urged Plateau citizens to shun divisive politics and rally behind Yilwatda’s developmental vision.

The publishers commended the APC National Chairman’s growing reputation as a “Good Ambassador of Plateau State” at the national level, saying his integrity, competence, and loyalty have rekindled the confidence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Plateau politicians.

“Yilwatda’s political sagacity, ingenuity, charisma, and compassion have projected Plateau in a positive light something vital for our continued relevance in national politics”.

Adding that his performance both as APC National Chairman and Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.

The coalition mentioned several landmark empowerment and humanitarian initiatives executed under his leadership to includes donation of N50 million support to women traders displaced by the Jos Master Plan demolition, N100 million youth empowerment fund for SMEs, with an online application portal to ensure transparency and Vocational and technical training for over 6,000 Plateau youths in automobile mechanics, renewable energy, and greenhouse farming, all equipped with starter packs.

The group also noted the free medical outreaches across the three senatorial zones of the state, saving lives of indigent patients and Massive palliative distribution, including over 10,000 bags of rice during Christmas 2024, and 5,000 bags during Sallah 2025, in addition to regular support for widows, retirees, and street sweepers.

According to the group, Yilwatda’s leadership represents a “paradigm shift” from the old order of personal enrichment to a governance model anchored on service, inclusivity, and empowerment.

“For too long, Plateau politics was reduced to a feeding through for the privileged few. But Yilwatda has redefined politics as a platform for service and humanity just as Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe envisioned”.

The publishers called on detractors to abandon bitterness and support the APC National Chairman’s vision for a new Plateau driven by justice, productivity, and unity.

“We stand solidly behind Prof. Yilwatda and will resist any attempt to derail his people-oriented leadership. Those who cannot support him should at least not be obstacles to progress,” they warned.

Reaffirming their commitment as media stakeholders, the group pledged to use their platforms to promote peace, credible governance, and development across the state.

“We exercise our God-given liberty to support leaders who genuinely seek to move Plateau forward and Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda stands tall among them”, they Said.

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