Jonah David Jang

Jonah David Jang CON (born 13 March 1944) is a former Nigerian military officer and politician who served as the senator representing the Plateau North senatorial district from 2015 to 2019. He previously served as the governor of Plateau State from 2007 to 2015, and as military governor of Benue and Gongola States. Quotes Those of you who were here on the Plateau when I was governor knew I was very worried and concerned because it was the problem I faced as a governor for eight years. Reflecting on the long-standing security challenges in Plateau State and his experience in office. Thank God that you said losing power not that we lost election. ]Responding to a question about the PDP's loss of power in the 2015 general elections. The Buhari thing was like a hurricane. Describing the political wave that accompanied the 2015 presidential election. One thing that I always have against Nigerian journalists is that you don't do investigative journalism. Commenting on what he believes should improve in Nigerian journalism. I cannot tell here in this interview how our plans to win power will be. I may as well go and sit down with APC and give them. Declining to publicly disclose his party's political strategy ahead of future elections. Nigeria was far better than what it is today. Reflecting on his experience of Nigeria at independence and contrasting it with present-day conditions. The military succeeded in making sure that we lost our values. Discussing the long-term effects of military rule on Nigeria's institutions and national values. Everything changed after the coup that overthrew General Yakubu Gowon. Explaining his view of the turning point in Nigeria's political history. I am an apostle and disciple of restructuring of Nigeria because we cannot be calling ourselves a federation, and yet, we are running a unitary system of government. Expressing his support for restructuring and true federalism. After British colonisation, herdsmen can't colonise us again. Rejecting what he described as attempts by armed herders to dominate indigenous communities in Plateau State. If you know Plateau very well, before I came into government there were a lot of crises. Reflecting on the security situation he inherited as Governor of Plateau State. There is no place in Plateau where Fulani people are not living peacefully. Responding to questions about ethnic relations and coexistence in Plateau State. The problem is criminality, not ethnicity. Explaining his view that insecurity should be addressed as a criminal issue rather than an ethnic one. If we want to run a federal system of government, we should run it properly. Explaining why he believes Nigeria must embrace true federalism through restructuring. The Military cannot create a Constitution for a civil and democratic society. Criticizing the origin of the 1999 Constitution and arguing that it is unsuitable for a democratic system. The 1999 Constitution (As Amended), is problematic because it gives some people undue advantage over the others. Explaining why he considers the current Constitution fundamentally unfair. Such Constitution, as we have now cannot stand and no matter the amendments, it will not work. Arguing that constitutional amendments alone cannot solve Nigeria's structural problems. The Government must allow people to deliberate, debate and discuss the issues and questions that have arisen out of the Constitution. Calling for a national dialogue on constitutional reform and governance. External links Category:Politicians from Nigeria Category:1944 births Category:Living people