A former Governor of Plateau State and Senator representing Plateau North, Senator Jonah Jang, has denied reports suggesting that he has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to either the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
The denial was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by his media consultant, Mr. Clinton Garuba, who described the reports as false and misleading.
Garuba said the former governor remains a committed member of the PDP, a party he helped to establish.
“While the former governor would ordinarily have dismissed the so-called news as another attempt by mischief-makers, it has become imperative to state clearly that, as a founding member of the PDP, Senator Jonah Jang remains in the party that represents the pride of the Nigerian people — the PDP,” the statement said.
According to the statement, Jang acknowledged the internal challenges currently facing the opposition party but expressed confidence that ongoing legal processes would resolve the disputes.
“Even though the PDP is going through turbulent times, it is his firm belief that the numerous court cases will bring an end to the various crises confronting the party and return it to the pinnacle of Nigerian politics,” Garuba stated.
The statement further quoted the former governor as expressing optimism about the future of the party.
“Distinguished Senator Jonah Jang strongly believes that the PDP will put its past behind it and reclaim its pride of place in Nigeria’s political landscape,” it added.
The clarification followed widespread speculation on social media platforms claiming that the former Plateau State governor had dumped the PDP for either the ADC or SDP.
