Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang defects from PDP to APC
Story by Tawheed Yakub
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a major political realignment in the state.
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Governor Mutfwang announced his defection at a public event, where he said the move was driven by the need to work more closely with the federal government and attract greater development to Plateau State. He noted that the decision followed extensive consultations with political stakeholders, elders, and supporters across the state.
Leaders of the APC welcomed Mutfwang into the party, describing his defection as a significant boost to the party’s strength in the North-Central region and ahead of future electoral contests.
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The PDP is yet to issue an official reaction to the development, although party insiders have described the defection as a major political blow.
The move is expected to trigger further political realignments within Plateau State, as elected officials and party supporters reassess their loyalties.
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