significant leadership transition of the Plateau People's Democratic Party (PDP) Northern Zone was witnessed on Thursday when a new Executive Committee Council (EXCO) took over from the old one.

Recall that the Plateau State Chapter of the PDP held a transparent, peaceful congress last week and ushered in a 38-man EXCO led by a season politician, Chief Raymond Dabo in preparation for the 2027 general elections.

The exercise saw the emergence of Hon. Musa Sule as the Vice Chairman, Plateau Northern Zone of the party, replacing Hon. Davou Mang, a former Permanent Secretary in the Plateau State civil service and former member of the state Executive Council in the administration of His Excellency, Senator Jonah David Jang, who governed the state from 2007 - 2015.

Speaking during a brief handing over ceremony, held at the state secretariat of the along Yakubu Gowon Way Jos, the new PDP Northern Zone Chairman, commended Hon. Davou Mang and members of his EXCO for their sacrifice, resilience and commitment exhibited, resulting in the huge successes recorded during the 2023 general elections.

Consequently, Sule said that Mang and his team will continued to be consulted for the progress of the party in the zone. 
He also charged members of his team to work in unity in order to consolidate on the gains of the outgoned EXCO, and improved in all areas necessary. Sule further assured party faithful and supporters in the zone of inclusive leadership, and level playing ground.

The new Chairman emphasize the significance of the strength of PDP in the Zone, stressing that the strength must continue to be sustained. "In this regard, the leadership of the six LGAs which make up the Zone,  political office holders and critical stakeholders will be gainfully engaged to ensure resounding Victory in all elections in Plateau Northern Zone", Hon. Musa Sule said.

Earlier in his submission, the outgone Chairman, Hon. Davou Mang, having him and other members his Executive handed down officially the leadership and affairs of the party in the Zone to the new EXCO, appreciated God for seeing them through their tenure successfully.

He also appreciated other members of committee for their commitment, steadfastness, cooperation and unity leading to the overwhelming victory in the 2023 elections which saw the zone winning the Senatorial seat and all the seats in the Plateau State House of Assembly.

Mang further appreciated His Excellency, Da Jonah David Jang who he said was always there for them, and constantly provided the leadership with wise counsel