Concerned Plateau Youth Forum has kicked against the nomination of Mr. Cyril Tsenyil as the Managing Director of the newly established North Central Development Commission (NCDC).
It also called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately withdraw his nomination.
The group added that it was preparing a formal protest letter to the leadership of the National Assembly, urging both the Senate and the House of Representatives to reject Tsenyil’s confirmation when his nomination comes up for screening.
The spokesperson of the group, Danladi Pam, in a statement issued Wednesday warned that proceeding with Tsenyil’s confirmation could spark broader dissent and erode public confidence in the new commission before it even begins operations.
It decried that Tsenyil’s appointment was politically influenced and does not reflect the collective interest of the people of Plateau State.
Tsenyil served as the Plateau state Accountant General during Senator Simon Lalong’s administration as Governor of Plateau State.
The group believed that he was nominated for the top position in the Commission through Lalong’s influence.
It added: “Mr. Tsenyil’s nomination is not only unpopular among Plateau people, but it is also an insult to the collective sensibilities of the North Central region,
“How can such a strategic and sensitive position be handed to someone simply because he served as an accountant to Senator Lalong?
“What were his records during his tenure as accountant? We are calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to withdraw this nomination immediately and ensure a more inclusive, transparent process.
“We are submitting a detailed petition to the National Assembly, highlighting why Mr. Tsenyil should not be confirmed. The North Central deserves better.
“We deserve a competent, visionary, and widely acceptable leader to steer the affairs of the Commission.”
The group also announced plans to stage a sustained street protest in Abuja in the coming days to demand the withdrawal of the nomination
According to the group, The protest will continue until President Tinubu and the Senate heed their call.
“We are mobilising youths across the North Central region to converge in Abuja for a peaceful protest. We will occupy the streets and stay until our voices are heard. This is a battle for fairness, regional justice, and credible leadership,” it said.