By Pwanagba Agabus, Jos
The eldest son of the immediate past Governor of Plateau State, Hon. Pam David Jang has joined the race to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency ahead of the 2023 general elections under the platform of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Pam whose form was purchased by a group of friends cutting across the constituency and was presented to him at a ceremony in Jos, the State Capital, said,”Our Great Party (PDP) leaders from Jos East and Jos South, my friends and Supporters, members of the Press, please permit me stand on the existing protocol.
“I sincerely thank you all for this honour, which I consider as a privilege.
Pam who is a trained Pilot, maintained that, “It is a common fact that our People are in dear need of genuine and effective representation in the Green Chambers that Should be defined by results not attributes and making speeches or being liked.
“As I humbly accept this clarion call to serve my great people of Jos South/Jos Eaat Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, I wish to state clearly that I believe in the concept of effective representation and I do not see this contest as a do or die affair, because leadership and power comes from God.
According to him, “I know that the work of a legislator is not an easy one considering the present state of the Nation and a Constituency like ours in Jos South/Jos East, but am confident that by the grace of God we will do our best.
“It is my sincerely prayers that God almighty who has started this good work will see it to completion in Jesus name”.
Earlier while presenting the Nomination form to the aspirant on the Group of Friends, Dr Dagwom Dang, said, “We have seen the quality of leadership in Hon. Pam, hence our determination to support him to represent this constituency.
Dang maintained that, “As a pilot, this group believes Pam will use his leadership qualities to lead this constituency, as he has flown aeroplanes, and taken his passengers and crew safely to their destinations.
“For me who has thought in the higher institution for over 16 years, my students know that whenever I say something, they know I mean it, and I know they will support this project”, he assured.
Meantime, Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos, is the current member representing the constituency, and is also running for the seat for a second term.