Former Plateau State Governor and elder statesman, Senator Jonah David Jang, has expressed opposition to the issuance of indigene certificates to Hausa/Fulani residents in Plateau State, arguing that the policy could have significant implications for the state’s identity and indigenous rights.
Jang reportedly made his position known while addressing issues relating to citizenship, residency, and indigeneity in Plateau State, a subject that has remained a sensitive and often controversial topic in the state’s political discourse.
According to the former governor, indigene certificates should remain tied to communities and groups recognized as indigenous to the state, maintaining that residency alone should not automatically qualify individuals for indigene status.
The comments have sparked reactions from various stakeholders, with some supporting Jang’s position as a means of protecting indigenous rights, while others argue against his view.
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