The Plateau State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said the recent defection of some of its members is only temporary, adding that, soon a stronger, more united and determined party will emerge.

The leadership of the party also urged its members to remain steadfast in promoting it until the party regains its rightful position.

This was disclosed by the outgoing chairman of the party, Chris Hassan, during a valedictory briefing, ahead of the party’s State Congress, flanked by members of the State Executive Committee, held at the State Secretariat in Jos.

According to him: “As we prepare to hand over, I assure our supporters that our commitment to the PDP and to Governor Caleb Mutfwang remains steadfast.

“The Governor’s leadership has set a new standard in governance, infrastructure, peace and accountability, and we will continue to support his efforts to move the State forward”.

He maintained that he has no regret as Chairman working to restore the party as the ruling party in the State, after it lost the APC for eight years.

“We have no regrets returning the PDP to power, and the current administration under the party is doing well.

Hassan also expressed appreciation to the media for what he described as their consistent support and partnership with the PDP.

“Your steadfast coverage and professional commitment throughout our tenure gave our party the visibility and voice it needed,” he said.

The outgoing chairman highlighted the party’s successes in the 2023 general elections, including securing the governorship seat, two senatorial seats, five House of Representatives seats, and 16 seats in the State House of Assembly.

He, however, decried that despite the aforementioned successes in the 2023 elections, the court denied the national and state assembly members the opportunity to represent the citizens who voted for them.

Hassan also commended Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s leadership, describing it as a model for governance, peace building, infrastructure development and accountability.

“His leadership has set a new standard, and we will continue to support his efforts to move Plateau State forward”, he assured.