The Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Governor formally announced his defection on Tuesday during a high-level APC stakeholders’ meeting, where he was presented with his APC membership card, symbolising his full integration into the ruling party.
The well-attended meeting brought together prominent APC leaders and chieftains from within and outside the state, including former Plateau State Governor and serving Senator, Simon Bako Lalong, Senator Diket Plang, and the influential member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yusuf Gagdi, among other party leaders and stakeholders.
Governor Mutfwang’s defection marks a significant political shift in Plateau State, a state that has witnessed intense party realignments in recent years. His move is widely seen as a strategic decision with far-reaching implications for the balance of power ahead of future elections.
APC leaders present at the meeting warmly welcomed the Governor into the party, describing his entry as a major boost to the APC’s strength in the North-Central region. They expressed optimism that his leadership experience and grassroots appeal would further consolidate the party’s influence in Plateau State.
Details of the Governor’s address and the political implications of the defection are expected to emerge in the coming hours as reactions continue to trail the development.
