Plateau Governor Mutfwang Formally Joins APC
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a development that has reshaped the political landscape of the North-Central region.
The governor was officially received into the APC on Friday at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Jos, the Plateau State capital. He was presented with his APC membership card by the state chairman of the party, Rufus Bature, amid cheers from party faithful and supporters.
Governor Mutfwang’s defection followed his resignation from the PDP, conveyed in a letter dated December 29, 2025, and addressed to the chairman of his Ampang West Ward in Mangu Local Government Area of the state.
Speaking at the event, Mutfwang said his decision to join the APC was guided by the need to ensure unity, stability and accelerated development in Plateau State. He assured residents that his administration would continue to run an inclusive government irrespective of political affiliations.
According to the governor, the move would enable Plateau State to better align with the Federal Government and fully harness opportunities for growth and development.
He expressed appreciation to the PDP for the platform it provided him to serve the people, while also pledging loyalty to the APC leadership. Mutfwang further commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support to Plateau State and pledged to work towards the success of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Political observers say the defection further strengthens the APC’s grip on the North-Central zone, where the party now controls all the state governments, a factor expected to have significant implications for future electoral contests.
Reactions to the development have continued to trail the announcement, with supporters describing it as a strategic move for the state, while opposition figures warn of its impact on political plurality.
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