Plateau Youth Council Passes Vote Of No Confidence On Chairman, Fabong, Accuses Him Of Alleged Abuse Of Office, High Handedness, Public Misconduct, Financial Misappropriation, Diversion Of Fertilizers

• Fabong threatens legal battle with them

Yakubu Busari

The Plateau State Youth Council, PYC, has passed a vote of no confidence in their State Chairman Dr. Jemchang Fabong over myriads of issues which include, Alleged Abuse of office, high handedness, Public misconduct, Financial Misappropriation, Diversion of Fertilizers among others.

In the vote of confidence passed on him they said; “Having observed a total deviation from your affirmation, you will recall our memo  dated 26th August 2018 titled COMPLAINT LETTER, addressed to the Hon.  Commissioner of Youths and Sport Development Plateau State and copied to the CWC Plateau Youth Council in which we raised concerns about the way and  manner you run the Council, highlighting our concerns bordering on;

1. Abuse of office (Office of the Chairman) through high handedness and Public misconduct which has brought the Council to ridicule.
2. None adherence to the Councils Constitution by taking unilateral decisions without the EXCO members consent.
3. Financial recklessness and use of the Councils fund without any regards to ARTICLE IX (3) of the PYC Constitution.
4. Direct collection of money and other items on behalf of the Council without proper accountability to the EXCO.”

See Full Letter Below:

“A VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE”

You will recall that on 22nd May 2017, you affirm under Oath to discharge your duties as the Chairman, Plateau State Youth Council to the best of your ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution of the Plateau State Youth council and the law, and to always act in the interest of sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of YOUTHS OF PATEAU STATE; and that you will not allow your personal interest to influence your official conduct or decision.

Having observed a total deviation from your affirmation, you will recall our memo  dated 26th August 2018 titled COMPLAINT LETTER, addressed to the Hon.  Commissioner of Youths and Sport Development Plateau State and copied to the CWC Plateau Youth Council in which we raised concerns about the way and  manner you run the Council, highlighting our concerns bordering on;

1. Abuse of office (Office of the Chairman) through high handedness and Public misconduct which has brought the Council to ridicule.
2. None adherence to the Councils Constitution by taking unilateral decisions without the EXCO members consent.
3. Financial recklessness and use of the Councils fund without any regards to ARTICLE IX (3) of the PYC Constitution.
4. Direct collection of money and other items on behalf of the Council without proper accountability to the EXCO.
5. Dishonesty in disclosing information on Opportunities, Slots and Items given to the Council and
6. Employing personal aides to run the Council thereby making EXCO members mere spectators. You will recall that at the end of our memo, we appealed to the Hon Commissioner to caution you, believing that you will redress your steps knowing fully that your actions contravene the provisions of ARTICLE

II, and XIII of the Standing Order (a) thereby committing an offence punishable  under ARTICLE XIV (a) and (b) of the PYC Constitution.

Having observed with dismay your refusal to redress your steps on the issues raised and after series of deliberations, we the undersigned Exco members (see  page 4) on this day 15th January 2020 present this four paged document with our  resolve as follows;

1. That you have Failed to summon an Exco meeting for the period of six(6) months against the provision of ARTICLE IX (APENDIX 5a) of the PYC Constitution.
2. That you have exhibit dishonesty in carrying out your duties and given false information’s regarding allocations both in cash and items on behalf of the Plateau State Youth Council e.g. Fertilizer allocation to the Youths (two  Trucks) which was lost on transit from Government House to Azi Nyako Youth  Centre, Christmas bonuses, pilgrimage slots, employment opportunities and other  financial collection form Government and Public spirited individuals Thus,  bridging the provision of ARTICLE XIV (B) of the Constitution.
3. That you have continue to personalize the Youth Council to the Point that Exco members have no idea about what is going on, thus, holding on to all documents, correspondents and properties of the Council against ARTICLE XIII (Standing Order A).
4. That you have represent the Council in activities and Programmes with family and friends and have sent your personal aids to represent the Council in places where you are not available to attend thereby withholding critical information’s that the EXCO need for proper decision making.
5. That you have continued to exhibit harassment of Youths who raises observations on your excesses.
6. That you continue to use the Plateau State Youth Council to pursue your personal interest rather showing concern and commitment to the unity and progress of Plateau Youths bringing the reputation of the Council to public ridicule.

In view of the above, we are under oath to protect the Constitution and integrity of the Youth Council, we therefore invoke 3 you cease to be our Chairman, this is necessary because the Youth Council under your watch has rather than unite Plateau State, causes division among the Youths.

We are hereby demand that you hand over all properties and documents of the Council in your possession to the CWC with immediate effect for further  communication to the EXCO in order to enable us salvage the image of the council, maintain the values handed over to us by our predecessors and defend the  Council as the Brain Child of Plateau Patriots and for smooth transition to our younger ones.

We appreciate God for the Opportunity to experience your kind leadership and we wish you the best in your future endeavours as you have the assurance of our  cooperation.

Sincerely yours in the struggle.

Cc:

 The CWC Plateau State Youth Council,

 The Executive Governor Plateau State (Patron PYC),

 The Ministry for Youths and Sport Development,

 The Larger House of Plateau Youths,

 The Speaker Plateau State House of Assembly,

 The Department of State Services, Plateau State Command,

 The Commissioner, of Police, Plateau State Command,

 The Commandant, Operation Safe Haven,

 The Coordinator, Operation Rainbow Plateau State,

 NUJ Plateau State,

 NMA Plateau State Chapter,

 PIDAN,

 Council of Traditional Institutions, Plateau State,

 All Media Houses.

Meanwhile in his reaction, Dr. Fabong Jemchang threatened to file a suit to challenge any action taken against him after speaking with our medium on phone.

He described the letter of vote of no confidence on him, as a stupid letter which didn’t passed through the executive, saying they petitioners should have been present in their executive  meeting before embarking on this exercise but since they failed to passed it through the proper channel, I shall stop at nothing to file my litigation against them.

He said, they’re just trying to blackmail me and my personality on issues they outlined in the petition.