Tragedy Strikes APC: Lawmaker’s Wife Dies, Party Plunged Into Mourning

Senator Diket Plang, who represents Plateau Central and chairs the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour, and Productivity, has lost his beloved wife, Professor Janet Punyit Plang.

Until her passing, Professor Plang was a renowned academic in Gender Studies and Gerontology at the University of Jos. Her appointment as professor was officially announced by the university authorities in July 2023, with the promotion backdated to take effect from October 2022.

The news of her death was confirmed in a statement released on Monday by the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State, Shittu Bamaiyi.

Describing the loss as deeply shocking, the APC noted that Professor Janet was not only the strength of the Plang family but also a respected figure whose life and work left a lasting impact.

“The All Progressives Congress deeply mourns the death of Professor Janet Plang, wife of Senator Diket Plang,” Bamaiyi said in the statement.

“We are devastated by the sudden passing of Professor Janet, who died last night at the Jos University Teaching Hospital. Her death is not only a monumental loss to the Plang family but a tragic blow to the entire Plateau State.”

He went on to describe her as a virtuous, humble, and compassionate academic who mentored many, especially young people.

“It is indeed heartbreaking that a woman of such exceptional intellect and character was called to eternal rest at a time when her contributions to national development were still much needed,” the statement added.

Senator Plang and his family are said to be in deep mourning, as Professor Janet was not only a loving mother but the cornerstone of their home.

“The APC stands in solidarity with Senator Plang and his family during this time of immense sorrow. We pray that the Almighty God grants Professor Janet’s soul eternal rest.”