By Ayomide Otitoju
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has been formally presented with his All Progressives Congress (APC) membership card, marked 001, in a ceremony at the Government House in Jos. The event, held at Victoria Gowon Hall, drew APC stakeholders, party leaders, and prominent political figures from within and outside the state.
Describing his defection as divinely guided and in the interest of Plateau State, Mutfwang said: “This decision was taken after fervent prayers, wide consultations, and strict adherence to the constitution of the party. I have wholeheartedly embraced the APC as a platform to advance peace, unity, and development in Plateau State.”
Reflecting on the 2023 general elections, he paid tribute to supporters who stood by him during what he described as one of the state’s toughest political contests, which ended at the Supreme Court. “Our victory in 2023 was purely by the grace of God. I remain grateful to all those who laboured tirelessly, made sacrifices, and stood firm through the storms,” he said.
Mutfwang also assured that his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was not an act of hostility. “This is not about enmity. It is about broader consultation and the collective interest of Plateau State,” he said, calling for unity ahead of the 2027 general elections and urging political actors to embrace peace and credible electoral processes.
He reaffirmed his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commending the administration’s efforts to improve security, economic conditions, and the welfare of Nigerians.
The APC welcomed Mutfwang’s defection, first announced in December by APC National Chairman Nentawe Yelwata at the party’s 14th national caucus in Abuja, noting that with his joining, the entire North Central region is now governed by APC. Party leaders described the development as a milestone in Plateau politics, signaling stronger party cohesion and broader political participation.
Mutfwang joins a growing list of governors who defected from the PDP to APC, including Peter Mbah (Enugu), Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Agbu Kefas (Taraba), and Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom).
