The Plateau State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled Chundung Pwajok-Kele Bitrus as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Brigadier-General John Sunday Sura (Rtd.), ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
The unveiling ceremony, held on Monday at Zumji Event Centre along Bukuru Expressway in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, attracted a large gathering of party supporters and members from the three senatorial districts of the state.
Speaking at the event, the Plateau State ADC Chairman, Hon. Farma Dung Pam, described the choice of Chundung Pwajok-Kele Bitrus as the deputy governorship candidate as a positive decision by the party.
He expressed confidence in the ability of the party’s governorship and deputy governorship candidates to provide purposeful leadership and advance the interests of the people of Plateau State.
In his address, Sura, who is seeking to take over the Plateau State Government House from the incumbent governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, expressed optimism about the state’s future and called on residents to support the ADC’s political aspirations. He pledged to improve the living conditions of citizens if elected governor in 2027.
The governorship hopeful identified security, agricultural development, peaceful coexistence and youth employment as key priorities of his proposed administration.
On security, Sura pledged to address the persistent killings and other security challenges confronting parts of the state, while ensuring the protection of lives and property.
He also emphasised the need to promote peaceful coexistence among the various ethnic and religious groups in Plateau State, noting that peace and unity were essential to sustainable development.
On agriculture, he promised to support farmers with improved agricultural inputs, encourage mechanised farming, improve access to markets and promote food production and processing.
He further highlighted youth employment as an important area requiring attention, with a commitment to creating opportunities that would enable young people to contribute meaningfully to the state’s economic growth.
The unveiling of the Plateau State deputy governorship candidate was conducted peacefully, with security provided by uniformed local security personnel at the venue.
