The Riyom APC Youth Council has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, and the member representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr. Dalyop Fom Chollom, for continuity in office ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The endorsement was announced during a press conference held on Tuesday, where the group said its decision followed extensive consultations with party elders, stakeholders, youths, women groups, and community leaders across Riyom and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas.
Speaking on behalf of the council, Chairman of the Riyom APC Youth Council, Comrade Pam Nuhu Daniel, alongside the Secretary, Comrade Patience Shishang Chaimang, declared total support for President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for a second term, citing what they described as bold economic reforms and strategic efforts aimed at repositioning Nigeria.
The youth council also endorsed Governor Caleb Mutfwang and Deputy Governor Ngo Josephine Piyo for a second term in office, commending the Plateau State administration for achievements in infrastructure, peacebuilding, education, healthcare, workers’ welfare, and youth engagement.
According to the council, the Mutfwang administration has demonstrated commitment toward rebuilding Plateau State despite prevailing economic and security challenges.
On the Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency seat, the council threw its weight behind Hon. Engr. Dalyop Fom Chollom for a second term in the House of Representatives.
The group said its decision was in line with resolutions reached during a stakeholders’ meeting held at Jonggrand Hotel, Bukuru, on April 28, 2026, where political leaders from Riyom and Barkin Ladi reportedly agreed that Barkin Ladi should retain the House of Representatives seat in 2027, while Riyom would take its turn from 2031 to 2039.
The council described Hon. Dalyop Fom Chollom as a performing lawmaker who has demonstrated accessibility, effective representation, youth empowerment, healthcare support, and commitment to constituency development.
They argued that returning an experienced lawmaker would strengthen representation, attract more federal projects, and sustain ongoing empowerment programmes across the constituency.
The Riyom APC Youth Council also called on all political actors, youths, elders, and stakeholders within the constituency to remain united and avoid divisive politics capable of threatening the peace and political harmony between Riyom and Barkin Ladi LGAs.
The group further condemned the recent attacks in communities including Rim, Jol, Bachit, Fan, and Nding in Riyom and parts of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, describing the killings and destruction of property as barbaric and unacceptable.
They urged security agencies to intensify efforts toward apprehending perpetrators of the attacks while appealing to youths not to take the law into their hands.
