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The issue of defection loom as the APC is set to receive the leadership of Delta state as they announced defection from the PDP The PDP announced an emergency meeting to hold on Tuesday, meanwhile the APC and the Presidency have denied luring leaders of opposition to join them. With all of these issues, how healthy is a one party system to Nigeria's democracy?

What do you think of the gale of defections into the ruling APC? Are these defections in the best interest of the Nigerian people? Ponsah Fanap, Joseph Gilbert and Yusuf Akhutemie would be having a conversation with you on the issues.

Gov. Sherrif Oborevwori of Delta State yesterday officially decamped from the PDP to the APC. This has put to rest the rumors about his political future. Opposition figures in the country are beginning to warn of a ‘one party’ state. Do you agree with Gov. Sherriff that ‘PDP palm wine has lost its taste’?

Politicians across the country are planning towards how they will remain relevant in the system, one of those ways is the defection that is being witnessed, with the ruling party being the major recipient of members even though a coalition is expected before the end of the year. Also, with the recent rise in insecurity, the expectations of what food might look like has become a problem now as many...

With the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration condemning attacks on innocent citizens severally, do you think the government will do what it takes for both the victims and the attackers to face justice squarely and in good time?

Governance has come in different style from various leaders but their style of leadership has no place when it comes to changing the constitution. There have been some worries on whether the Vice President is being carried along in the present administration as the president failed to transfer power to his office when he chose to go for the work visit that took him out of the country for about 20...

How can unity be achieved on the Plateau amidst the security situation? Would you advise President Tinubu to come to Plateau to see things for himself?

The FG government on Monday announced a revenue of 1.5 billion naira from mining, giving credit to the current state of mining across the nation. With the state of insecurity bedeviling the nation especially those with the enormous natural resources. Meanwhile Governor Caleb Mutfwang, on Monday, convened a meeting with critical stakeholders over the recent killings in the state. How can we bring b...

Do you support the idea of Pst. Tunde Bakare establishing zonal security outfits to mitigate security threats in the future?

Plateau has been on lips of virtually all Nigerians and has suddenly become a major focus when it comes to how the day to day activities are being carried out, especially in terms of land grabbing and the activities of the gunmen. Just recently, both the Bwala and Wike said the governor has the power to protect the state, this statement might somewhat sound different from what we know. How does th...

Is it time for Governors across the country to be serious about the creation of state police so to have some form of control on the security of their states?

It's over six months now since the Local government elections took place across the seventeen LGA of the state, since then it's easy to say that the local government councils have experienced changes. Jos South Local Government has no doubt been a major focus when it comes to distinctive leadership in the local government with the autonomy being in place. We will be looking at Jos South Lo...

Gov. Mutfwang while condoling with survivors of attacks has said the government has failed to provide security to the people. Is this confessional statement from Gov. Mutfwang a clear indication that state governors can really do nothing to protect the people?

Governor Caleb Mutfwang yesterday apologized to the people plateau State when he paid a major visit to the affected community calling on them not to loose confidence government's effort to restore normalcy in the area. This is not a time to hold back and wait for assistance from the government following the DSS DG's statement last week in Abuja, that people should resort to self solution....

President Tinubu in a statement addressing the situation on the Plateau: "The ongoing violence between communities in Plateau State, rooted in misunderstandings between different ethnic and religious groups, must cease." Is this the true reflection of the situation or you think the President didn’t hit the nail in its head?

People of Plateau State were thrown into mourning once again, with 51 people being in Kwall, Bassa LGA of the state, barely two weeks after the killings that took in Bokkos. This particular event has drawn more attention as Plateau State has become a major flashpoint with immediate solution being requested by the President. Meanwhile in a broadcast, the governor of the state, Bar Caleb Mutfwang ex...

Despite the presence of a military cantonment in Bassa Local Government Area, the wave of gunmen attacks took a new dimension there with at least 45 persons killed? What other options would you recommend for the government and security agencies to adopt in ending the problem? Guests: Comr. Steve Aluko, Pharm. Mark Kanda, & Mr. Ezekiel Bini, Leader of the Irigwe Youth Movement.

The security situation is still a major worry especially in Plateau State, Nigeria where the people of Miango were frightened by the killing of a young man and destruction of farmland in a locality. The state government on their own path have been putting all their efforts in check to make sure the affected person's return back safely and also with the help of security, to avoid a reoccurrence...

Constituency engagements is a potent tool in getting feedback especially that Nigeria practices a representational democracy. Do you want to know what the member representing Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency has been doing? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Rep. Daniel Asama, member representing Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency on the issues.

The LP is enmeshed in crisis especially following the Supreme Court verdict. Lamidi Apapa in a press conference has take the reins of the party but Peter Obi and Alex Otti has directed INEC to only recognize Nenadi Usman as its party chair. Do you think LP would stabilize and perhaps give opposition to the ruling APC? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with you on the i...

Provision of basic healthcare to Plateau citizens is one of the major aim of PLASCHEMA. The health services of the agency is one which is necessary to be made public for the people to be aware of the need of quality and affordable healthcare service.

The article by Prof. John Wade has raised a lot of dust in the polity. While some of the things he has said are contentious, the DG Research in the Government House, Hon. Sam Godongs has issued a rejoinder setting the records straight. What is the true position of things between the Laong administration and what Gov. Caleb Mutfwang met on ground?

The bloodbath in Bokkos LGC has made emotions run wild and high. With the utterances of leaders to self-preserve or self-defense, people may mistake that to mean launching a reprisal attack. But what’s the difference between, self-defense and a reprisal attack?

Some Nigerians on Monday took the street to protest against the administration of President Bola Tinubu, even though the police disrupted the protest in FCT. The protest which was said to be nationwide had only a few individuals on the street. Well, the question now is after the police disorganized the planned protest, will there be a new strategy? What was the major purpose of the protest?

Among many other things Nigeria's NSA Mallam Nuhu Ribadu said in his visit to Jos was that the Federal Government is on course to defeat killers of innocent citizens. Do you see the Federal Government as capable of matching its words with the required firepower?