Insecurity Could Threaten 2027 Elections, Jang Warns

Former Plateau State governor, Jonah Jang, on Thursday warned that the rising wave of insecurity in Plateau could threaten the stability of the 2027 general elections if urgent steps are not taken to address the situation.

Jang spoke in Jos during the visit of President Bola Tinubu to the state following the recent Palm Sunday attack in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, where 28 persons were reportedly killed.

Describing the recurring violence as “one too many,” the former governor said political and community leaders must unite to confront the security challenges, which he said were not only affecting peace but also undermining economic growth.

He suggested that the persistent attacks could be part of attempts to destabilise the political process ahead of the next general elections.

Jang also called on President Tinubu to convene a special meeting with Plateau leaders to deliberate on lasting solutions to the crisis and adopt more proactive security measures.

Also speaking, former governor Simon Lalong, who currently represents Plateau South in the Senate, pledged his commitment to working with other stakeholders to restore peace in the state.

Lalong recalled that previous administrations in the state had faced similar security challenges and expressed confidence that stronger collaboration among leaders could help achieve lasting peace.

President Tinubu’s visit to Plateau included meetings with key stakeholders as part of efforts to address the security situation and promote stability in the state.