The constituents of Wase Federal Constituency of Plateau state have said they have had enough of 20 years of Hon. Idris Ahmad Wase’s representation, calling for a shift towards equitable political inclusion.
The constituents under the aegis of Wase Progressives For Equity, Unity and Inclusive Governance, in large numbers, staged a peaceful protest in Wase town, drawing participants from the four districts of Wase, Lamba, Bashar and Kadarko, respectively.
The group compressing a coalition of committed stakeholders, community leaders, and youth voices, carrying placards and T shirt, with inscription “20-years-is-Enough,” “Lets leadership rotate,” “Create Equality for better Tomorrow,” etc.
In a communique read by Comrade Gunshin Yarlings, Secretary of the Concerned Forum, and presented to the Wase Local Government Area (LGA) Chairman of APC, demanded for rotational representation through zoning.
“For over two decades, the House of Representatives position for Wase Federal Constituency has remained continuously occupied by one individual, Ahmed Idris Maje, from Bashar District,” the constituents said.
They added that while acknowledging and appreciating the contributions and years of service of Rt. Idris Wase, the prolonged monopolisation of this critical office by a single district is a sharp contradiction to the principles of fairness, inclusion and balanced representation that underpin democratic governance.
The constituents said democracy thrives not merely on elections but on equity, while demanding for zoning of seat to either of the three district away from Bashar.
“The concentration of political power within a single district over an extended period breeds discontent, weakens collective ownership of governance and marginalises equally deserving districts.
“Within Wase LGA, adopting a rotational framework would strengthen unity by giving every district a sense of belonging; encourage broader participation in governance; unlock diverse leadership potential across districts, and reduce political friction and enhance grassroots development, among other benefits,” they canvassed.
Recieving their communiqué, Chairman of APC, Wase LGA chapter, Alhaji Yusuf Shagari, told the agitators that their demands will presented to APC stakeholders.
“As leaders I believe that It is our responsibility to listen to complaints and find out solutions. We have received your demands and we will forward them to the appropriate place,” he assured the agitators.
