SEN. LAR LAUNCHES ADVOCACY FOR VOTERS' REGISTRATION IN SOUTHERN PLATEAU, DECLARES SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT TINUBU'S RE-ELECTION

By Jeffrey Daudu, Langtang, Plateau State. 

Worried by the lacklustre performance of the APC in the 2023 elections in Plateau South and the need to return the party to its winning ways, Sen. Victor Rampyal Lar has embarked on an aggressive voter's registration advocacy tour of all districts in the six local government areas in the zone, where he made a strong case for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Senator Lar kick-started the tour with visits across the four districts of Mikang Local Government Area on Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 where he met with party executives, former chairmen, and LGA leaders.

The rally demonstrated his clear vision for the future, showcasing his capacity to lead with focus, responsibility and inclusivity.

During his engagements, Senator Lar encouraged party executives and faithful to prioritize voter registration as the 2027 elections draw nearer. He emphasized that registering and obtaining voters’ cards remains critical to strengthening democracy and ensuring effective participation in governance.

Senator Lar expressed confidence in the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at all levels comes 2027; noting, however, that this victory can only be guaranteed if members align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration. He further cautioned against the tradition of supporting politicians with heavy financial warchest, rather than tested leaders whose commitment to their constituents are flawless.

Senator Lar also appreciated the resilience and commitment of APC supporters in the zone, encouraging them to remain steadfast as they anticipate greater opportunities for growth and development.

Party stakeholders applauded his visit. Mrs. Vina John, Ward A Women Leader, described Senator Lar as the "Moses of our time," highlighting his commitment to uniting party members since his return to the party. She commended him for identifying with grassroots leaders and pledged continued support. 

Similarly, Naanlong David and Elias Wusbok praised him for his consistent love and encouragement, while Dubup Hoonlong and Nanbyen Clement from Garkawa expressed confidence in his leadership.

The event drew a large turnout of party executives, former chairmen, and LGA leaders across the four districts of Mikang, reaffirming Senator Lar’s influence and acceptance at the grassroots level.

Day two of the advocacy tour saw Senator Victor Lar and his entourage visit Qua'an-Pan Local Government Area.

Sen. Lar started the tour with a visit to IDP camp to empathize with the victims of the recent attack at Teng community, where he sympathized with the IDPs over the unfortunate incident that befell their community and prayed God to replenish all that were lost in the process. Sen. Lar made a personal donation of five hundred thousand Naira to the IDPs.

The team undertook a courtesy call on the Long Doemak, Miskagam Cosmos Ndelong Dakiap. The monarch appreciated the Senator for  being sensitive to the fears, yearnings, plight and aspirations of the people, noting that this was common with Sen Lar when he represented the people of the southern zone in the Senate.

 

From Doemak, the entourage headed to Kwalla - Namu - kwande, then Kurgwi, where interactive sessions were held with party executives and stakeholders, strategizing how best to restore the party to its strong footing, as it were prior to the 2023 elections.

The APC Chairman in Qua'an-Pan LGA, Alhaji Haruna jibrin, appreciated the advocacy tour and promised to work in synergy with Sen. Lar and other well meaning party stalwarts to advance the fortunes of APC in the area.

Mr Tuamlong Nshe Leo, Chairman Forum of APC chairmen was full of praises to Sen. Lar for initiating activities that keeps the party alive in the zone since his return to the APC fold in February, 2025. 

Similarly, the Kwa Women leader, Hajiya  Hapsatu Isa Bamusha eulogized Sen. Lar for his constant engagements in the party that revives it from docility.

Wase was next, toured on Friday 12th September, 2025 where Sen. Lar met with executives of the party in the 12 federal wards of the LGA.

Starting from  Bashar  Gaji, Yalung and Kampani In Bashar,

the LGA Youth Leader, Alhaji Garba Mohhamed appreciated the visit of Sen Lar and assured of his total support. Also, the Gudus Ward chairman beat drums of total support for Senator Victor Lar.

Ismaila Musa, the Ward Youth leader lauded the resilience of Sen. Lar and his tremendous achievements during his tenure as Senator representing Plateau South from 2011 to 2015, expressing optimism that if elected in 2027, Sen. Lar would replicate even greater feats than his previous record of achievements.

During the engagement proper, Sen. Lar pointed the importance of the Voter's card, calling it 'the weapon of war and weapon of victory', stressing the disadvantages of low voter registration to include amongst other things,  poor patronage and merger of already created polling units.

The mobilizer par excellence in Sen Lar came to the fore when he coined the slogan, "One official, one new voter per week". This was a slogan that resonated at all district engagements. This, in summary, meant that each party official resolved to lead one fresh voter every week.

The entourage moved to Lamba District, where they interfaced with three wards EXCO: Wase Tofa, Saluwe and Yola Wokat.

The forum chairman, Garba Mohammed, identified with Sen Lar and pledged unwavering support for him.

It was a warmth reception and more like a homecoming for Sen. Victor Lar and his entourage at Kadarko District, comprising Kumbur, Kumbwang, Mavo and Kadarko Wards.

The interface was set rolling with the opening prayer said by the State Deputy Organizing Secretary. Sen. Lar informed the visibly elated party officials and critical stakeholders that the advocacy visit across the four district of Wase LGA, like every other district in the Senatorial zone, was  to interface with party faithfuls and ensure engagements within the party. Like in all the places visited, he emphasised on the importance of voters' registration going on across the country and implored those who have attained the requisite age to get registered.

Sen. Lar further sought their support and cooperation, as he throws his hat in the ring for the Plateau South Senatorial seat comes 2027.

In continuation of his advocacy tour, Sen. Victor Lar was in  Shendam LGA, the headquarters of Southern zone on Saturday 13th September, 2025 where he toured the four districts in the area: Shendam, Dokan-Tofa, Dorok and Derteng.

It was a fruitful interaction with partyn stalwarts in the areas visited, starting from Yelwa ward. Senator Lar was relentless in his call to party executives to encourage people in their domain to bolster their voting strength by taking advantage of the ongoing continuous voter registration to ensure eligible persons who have attained the age got registered.

He reaffirmed his confidence in the APC to come out stronger from the setback of 2023 and emerge victorious in the forthcoming 2027 elections. As always, he charged the people to support responsible, responsive and visionary leaders in future elections, while appreciating APC faithfuls for the support and goodwill enjoyed thus far.

Stateholder Musa Aboki and women leader, Nandril yakubu of Kurumbuk ward B. separately described Senator Lar as a visionary leader who displays strong commitment in all his endeavors. The women leader encourage Senator to engage more women in his  political activities

Mr Paul Aboki,  Chairman of APC Chairmen's Forum did not mince words in eulogizing Sen. Victor Lar's engaging brand of politics that centres on reaching out to the downtrodden when it matters most. Sunday Anthony of Yelwa ward encouraged Lar to continue to do good to all manner of people, as same shall be replicated to him. He advised the people to eschew primordial sentiments in the next election and vote people with tested records of service delivery.

Long Menkat of Shimankar admonished Senator Lar to continue to work hard in actualizing his 2027 aspiration and to never cease to seek God's divine direction and guidance in pursuing same. 

Party executives, former chairman and LGA leaders across the districts have expressed confidence in Lar's leadership prowess and promise to give him their full support.

Climax of the Shendam tour was the endorsement of Senator Victor Lar's candidacy by the Shendam branch of Piapung Youth Development Association, who vowed to unflinchingly support and vote for him.

In Langtang North LGA, the interface was decentralized into five locations; Kukwar, Dadur, Pil-Gani, VIP Lodge and Zamko. The three federal wards in Gazum District: Warok, Funyallang and Kwallak wards were hosted at Kukwar. Ward EXCO from the three federal wards in Bwarat District: Jat, Kwanpe and Reak Wards were hosted at Mamzum Hotel Dadur. The three wards in Gani District, comprising Pil-Gani, Keller and Pishe-Yashi Wards were hosted at Gani Development College.

Lipchok, Pajat and Kuffen Federal Wards Exco were hosted at VIP Lodge Langtang, while Nyer and Zamko/Mban federal wards Exco were hosted at Primary school Zamko. 

In all of the locations visited, the same massage was re-echoed, hammering on the need to bolster the voting strength of the various communities by ensuring every eligible voter gets registered to be able to exercise their franchise and participate the governance process by voting and being voted for. 

Sen. Lar emphasised on the need for every Exco member to ensure they encourage at least one person to get registered in one week, throughout the duration of the voter registration exercise. 

Speakers at the various locations appreciated Sen. Lar for the initiative, expressing unanimity in their support for his Senatorial candidacy comes 2027.

Spokespersons for the Ward Chairmen, women leaders, Youth leaders and persons with disabilities in all the places visited endorsed Senator Lar and promised to work relentlessly for his success at the party primary and the election proper, citing his political antecedents of robust engagement of party structures in governance, as his most unique selling point.

The party officials lamented the current situation were party structures are being used as mere ladders by election seekers to board the plane and later dumped at the tarmac, only to be remembered when the next round of elections beckons.

The Langtang North APC Chairman, Hon. Mamzum Zitta was present at all the locations visited. Underscoring his presence throughout the tour, Hon Mamzum maintains that as the gatekeeper to the APC in  the area, it was only right for him to open the doors to the various wards for any politician seeking to interface with his members. He urged the party officials to use their tongue to count their teeth in supporting candidates to be fielded by the party in the 2027 elections.

The Ward Chairman of Warok was full of praises to Sen. Lar, revealing that since they were elected there have never been such kind of visit by any party leader, highlighting his commitment to uniting party members.

He commended Lar for identifying with grassroots leaders and pledged continued support.

In Bwarat District, Mr Lohnan Lar, the Chairman of Reak ward was full of kind words to Sen. Lar for his consistent love and encouragement, while in Gani District, Mr Nanvyap Gaba, the ward Chairman of Pil-Gani and Mrs Linda Nimmyel, the Chairlady of pishe/yashi Ward expressed confidence in Sen. Lar's leadership prowess.

In Kuffen District, Mr Oscar Ladong, the Pajat Ward Chairman praised Sen Victor Lar, describing him as a leader and a pillar of hope for the party because since his return to the APC, there have been awakening in the party.

The interface drew large turnout of party officials across Langtang north, reaffirming Senator Lar’s dedication, commitment and acceptance at the grassroots level.

The voters' registration advocacy ended with a tour of Langtang South LGA partitioned into three locations of Turaki, Dadinkowa and Mabudi.

At the various locations, Sen. Lar emphasised the imperative of registering and obtaining the voters' card as a veritable tool for exercising one's franchise and participating in governance, thereby charging all eligible persons to do the needful. 

The LGA party Chairman, Mr Nandul Ramnap expressed  heartfelt gratitude to Sen. Victor Lar for traversing the nooks and crannies of Langtang South on such an important mission that aims to add value to the political participation of the people of the area.

He stressed that voter's card is a powerful weapon that translates support for candidates into electoral victory, culminating in the provision of democratic dividends to the people.

Spokesperson for the ward party chairmen, Mr Ramyil Mantim commended Sen. Victor Lar for reaching out to Langtang South communities and encouraging them to actively partake in the ongoing continuous voter's registration. He promised to mobilize his colleagues at the wards to take the advocacy further down to unit levels.