Jos South APC reacts to purported ‘lift of suspension’ of Hon. Manvwang, says action premature, procedurally flawed

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In what appears to be a quest for constitutionality and respect for orderliness, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State, the Jos South Local Government Executive Committee has issued a strong and unambiguous response to the purported lifting of the suspension on Hon. Pam Manvwang.

The decision by the Plateau State Executive Committee to reinstate the embattled local chairman has sparked outrage among local party leaders, who accuse the state leadership of undermining due process and trampling on constitutional procedures.

The controversy, now public, comes despite the fact that 23 out of the 27 members of the Jos South Local Government APC Exco had earlier passed a vote of no confidence on Hon. Manvwang; over allegations bordering on anti-party activities and loss of trust.

Their unified stance remains unshaken and recent developments have only served to reinforce their resolve.

According to a detailed press statement released on July 5, 2025 and signed by Christopher Tadi Chuwang on behalf of the Jos South APC Exco, the state’s abrupt announcement to lift the suspension is viewed as both premature and procedurally flawed.

The Exco insists that critical consultations and reconciliatory engagements; particularly with the petitioners; are yet to take place.

They argued that lifting the suspension without engaging the aggrieved parties constitutes a breach of natural justice and undermines the credibility of the party’s conflict resolution mechanisms.

Of particular concern is the contradiction in official communication from the state level. The Jos South APC Exco referenced a press release issued by the State Working Committee on November 18, 2024, which clearly stated that the suspension of Hon. Manvwang was pending the outcome of an investigation.

That announcement implied that the chairman remained suspended until due process was completed.

This raises several critical questions, which suspension has now been lifted, has the investigation into the allegations against Hon. Manvwang been concluded, if yes, where is the report or its findings, if no, what informed the decision to lift the suspension?

The absence of clear answers to these questions, the Jos South Exco argues, has created confusion and eroded confidence in the transparency and objectivity of decisions coming from the state party leadership.

Despite maintaining decorum and patience throughout the internal process, the Jos South APC Exco says it can no longer remain silent.

According to their statement, “we cannot afford to remain silent while our internal rules are seemingly sacrificed on the altar of convenience or personal affiliations.”

In reaffirming their stance, the Exco invoked Article 21(A), subsections i, ii, iii and v of the APC Constitution. They concluded that the suspension of Hon. Manvwang remains valid and unresolved. As such, the vote of no confidence passed by 23 out of 27 Exco members still stands. Nothing, they insist, has changed to justify reversing their earlier position.

“This is not about vendetta or politics of bitterness,” the Exco declared. “It is about discipline, accountability, and the sanctity of our party’s constitution. Our loyalty is to the APC, not individuals,” it stressed.

Furthermore, they urged the Plateau State Executive Committee to realign its approach with constitutional provisions and to support grassroots party structures in upholding discipline and fostering genuine party unity.

They emphasized that internal democracy must be allowed to thrive—not just in principle but in practice.

As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the Jos South APC Executive Committee is not backing down. Their insistence on due process and institutional integrity sends a strong message—not only to the Plateau State APC leadership but to party structures across the nation. At a time when political parties are increasingly being called upon to practice what they preach, the Jos South Exco’s stand could either be a turning point for internal reforms or a trigger for deeper divisions within the Plateau State APC.