Plateau 2027: Yilchin Jan Bida Confident of Outdoing Mutfwang in Transparent Party Election

Commander Yilchin Jan Bida, a retired governorship aspirant in Plateau State, has voiced his certainty that he will emerge victorious against Governor Caleb Mutfwang in a fair and transparent primary election preceding the 2027 polls.

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Bida, who formally announced his intention to participate in the forthcoming primaries scheduled for Thursday, affirmed that he is thoroughly prepared for the contest, rather than simply participating to swell the numbers.

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In a conversation with journalists on Tuesday, he stated, “I am fully committed to contesting in the primaries, I am not just in the race to add to the number; I have a clear programme and vision for Plateau State.”

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According to Bida, his campaign has already introduced a development blueprint known as the “LIGHT Agenda,” which he characterized as a comprehensive, cross-sectoral plan aimed at transforming governance in the state.

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The agenda, he explained, is built around measurable outcomes, resource planning, and a “covenant with the people” to ensure accountability and people-oriented leadership.

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Bida emphasized that security remains a top priority under his plan, noting that improving infrastructure, particularly rural roads and telecommunications, would enhance rapid response to security challenges.

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He lamented that many rural communities in Plateau State lack access to mobile network coverage and motorable roads, thereby hindering effective security operations.

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“One of the key factors in tackling insecurity is response time. If security agencies cannot access affected areas quickly, lives and property are put at greater risk,” he said.

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Bida pledged to ensure 100 per cent mobile network coverage across the state and to open up rural communities through the construction of accessible roads and bridges.

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Regarding infrastructure, Bida revealed that his administration would target spending no less than N1 trillion over four years to improve productivity, including constructing at least 40 kilometres of roads in each of the 17 local government areas.

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He stressed that development would not be limited to urban centres but extended to rural communities, adding that “Plateau is not just about the state capital, but every local government and community.”

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The governorship hopeful also raised concerns over what he described as inadequate investment in human capital development, particularly in the education sector.

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Citing budgetary figures, he argued that the state has not demonstrated sufficient commitment to improving education, warning that failure to invest in human capital could undermine the future competitiveness of Plateau youths.

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He said his administration would prioritise education, healthcare, and community development as key pillars for building a resilient and productive population.

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Bida further pledged to promote local enterprise development and create opportunities that would harness the entrepreneurial potential of Plateau residents.