Christian Youth In Politics initiative (CYPI) Meeting with PDP state chairman Hon Chris Adukuchili Hassan and his exco
Introduction by the PDP state Organizing secretary Hon Yakubu Chocho, who introduced all the PDP Exco present and also gave opportunity to the CYPI National Coordinator to introduce his delegation.
Mr. Sam Chris the CYPI chairman who lead the delegation introduced and spoke Unbehalf of the group. Mr Sam Chris introduced the association and it's objective to the state chairman and his exco stating that the church before now have seen politics as a taboo and a dirty game which has affected the Christian faith in political involvement and participation, it is therefore on that note that the organization stands to synergize with the political parties and all Christians youths to further encourage Christian political participation.
Sam Chris also congratulate the PDP state party chairman on his victory at the party state Congress. He described the PDP state chairman as a man of his Word and integrity, one who stands out among other politicians, one which plateau people are proud of. He also commend Hon Chris Hassan for his outstanding leadership of uniting the party and by extension the state. He also noted that PDP has never lost election in Plateau State.
On Jos/North Bassa house of Representatives bye-election the chairman plead with the party to afford Christian Youths in Politics Initiative the privilege to be observers in the election.
Hon Yakubu Chocho in response before the state Chairman said he believe the Christian body will not be directed or left out in the forth coming election.
The party state chairman Hon Chris Hassan in response first of all welcomed the CYPI and appreciate the high powered delegation for taking this initiative and pray that CYPI will continue to work hard to encourage the church to practically and actively get involved in politics, stating that God Himself choosed leaders for his people Isreal and even the early church in the past did same hence being in politics is a worthy venture. He encouraged Christian Youths not to betray the faith but rather preach morality and good living peace with one another.
He added that what is happening in APC is a clear picture that parties are built on ideologies and it is sad that as Plateau we are not carried along. Is it possible for Plateau Youth to stand for Plateau like the people in Anambra did? He challenge CYPI about it's interest as far as Plateau is concerned and noted that if Christian youths think like they way he thinks Christian Youths in plateau will surely fight and stand never to be sold out in our land.
He expressed readiness to partner with CYPI in pursuing it's objectives and said the party will test-run the commitment of CYPI with Bassa/Jos North by-election and hopes that Christian youths will stand there ground.
Finally He thanked the delegation for coming and pray God to bless this great movement.
Markus Kiku
Secretary (CYPI) Bassa LGA