By Nankpak Cirfat
Politics, they say, is local. But for too long in Langtang North and South Federal Constituency, our politics has been stuck in the same old routines, the same familiar faces, the same recycled promises, and the same outcomes that leave the people behind.
Each election season brings renewed hope, yet after the ballots are counted, that hope often fades into frustration. Our young people still wander the streets without jobs, our health system remains in comatous, and our infrastructures continue to tell the story of neglect. The truth is simple: we need a new direction. We need a breath of fresh air. With Dr. Jemchang Yildam Fabong, a name that has become synonymous with leadership, competence, and compassion.
Dr. Fabong is not your typical politician. He’s a medical doctor, a policy expert, and a visionary administrator who has shown that governance can truly work when driven by purpose and sincerity.
As the then Director-General of the Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (PLASCHEMA), he turned a new agency into one of Plateau State’s most efficient public institutions. In just under three years, over 87,000 residents, including civil servants, market women, artisans, and students were enrolled in health insurance programs.
Through the Equity Health Plan, he ensured that even the most vulnerable citizens, those who could barely afford a hospital visit, had access to medical care without paying from their pockets. He didn’t stop there. Recognizing the struggles of young people in higher institutions, Dr. Fabong pioneered the Student Health Insurance Programme, helping students access affordable healthcare coverage across Plateau State.
In a system where many leaders only talk, he delivered measurable results. That’s not politics, that’s leadership.
Before his public service career, Dr. Fabong was already a household name among young people in Plateau State. As the Chairman of the Plateau Youth Council, he led from the front, advocating for peace, unity, and inclusion. At a time when youth engagement in governance was fading, he revived the spirit of participation and mentorship.
He didn’t rise through godfatherism or patronage. He rose through service, ideas, and community credibility. Today, when people speak of leaders who listen who truly understand the struggles of their people his name consistently comes up.
Dr. Fabong’s story is one of grit, grace, and grounded leadership as with ordinary people who simply want someone who cares.
Let’s be honest: representation in our constituency has fallen short of expectations. We deserve leaders who don’t vanish after elections, leaders who can translate influence into impact. For years, Langtang North and South has produced strong voices in national politics, but the question remains: how much of that influence has truly improved the lives of our people? And that is why it is time to rethink what leadership means. It should no longer be about who has been there the longest, but who can deliver the most. It should no longer be about connections in Abuja, but about impact in Kwampe, Bapkwai, Sabongida, and Gani.
In all sincerity, Dr. Jemchang Fabong represents a paradigm shift, from politics of entitlement to politics of performance.
As the race for who will represent Langtang North and South at the National Assembly will soon begin, Dr. Fabong is bringing a refreshing tone. His movement isn’t about trading insults or spreading division. It’s about ideas, integrity, and inclusion.
He envisions a constituency where federal representation translates to real development, where our infrastructures are fixed, our schools funded, and our youths empowered. It is in my hopes that his legislative agenda will focus on healthcare reforms, education access, youth development, and economic inclusion, the very areas he has already impacted as a public servant.
And as a data-driven leader, for me he understands that accountability begins with transparency. It’s no wonder that even outside government, he has championed evidence-based leadership and open governance.
Of course, unseating an incumbent in Nigerian politics is no small task. The sitting member has held the position and will undoubtedly leverage his influence. But politics is not just about incumbency; it’s about performance and trust.
Across Langtang North and South, the conversation is changing. From Mabudi to Jos Road, from Kuffen to Gani, people are beginning to say: we want something new in itarok. There’s a quiet but powerful movement, a desire for representation that is both youthful and competent.
Fellow constituents of Langtang North and South, We can either continue with business as usual or choose a new path of innovation and service. The 2027 elections will test whether we, as a people, are ready to move from politics of promises to politics of progress and real legislative agenda, anchored on capacity, character, and competence.
Dr. Jemchang Yildam Fabong has served Plateau State with excellence. He has led young people with courage. And now, without an iota of doubt he is ready to serve Langtang North and South with integrity.
Our constituency doesn’t just need a politician, it needs a patriot, a breath of fresh air. Nga pyal na byet.
Nankpak Cirfat is a communications and governance professional, advocate for youth participation, social accountability, and good governance. He writes from Abuja, Nigeria.
