Vote Caleb Again — VOTCA
In what he described as a moment of sober reflection and patriotic duty, the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Chief Ephraim Usman Gar, has officially launched a political campaign tagged VOTCA — an acronym for Vote Caleb Again — in support of the re-election of His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, as Governor of Plateau State.
Speaking during the launch at his residence in Jos, Chief Usman Gar declared that “there is no ambition more important, more urgent, or more noble than ensuring the re-election of Governor Mutfwang,” stressing that the Governor’s leadership has brought unity, stability, and purposeful governance to Plateau State.
He described Governor Mutfwang as “a rare gift to the state, a leader whose assertiveness, clarity of purpose, and commitment to unity have guided Plateau through turbulent times.”
Highlighting some of the Governor’s achievements, the Commissioner listed infrastructural renewal, human capital development, and deliberate efforts to promote peace and inclusiveness as evidence of a government anchored on progress. He warned that it would be “a monumental setback for Plateau to derail from this progressive path — God forbid!”
Chief Usman Gar emphasized that a second term for Governor Mutfwang would allow for consolidation of his administration’s transformative vision and ensure Plateau’s steady rise among Nigeria’s most developed and progressive states. Quoting scripture, he added, “As Joshua declared, ‘Choose ye this day whom you will serve,’ as for me and my house, we have chosen to follow the path of progress, unity, and development under Governor Mutfwang.”
Addressing questions about his own senatorial ambition for Plateau Central, the Commissioner stated that while consultations are ongoing, his focus remains on the collective project of Mutfwang 2027.
“Whatever ambition I have is fully aligned with consolidating the strides of His Excellency. At this moment, nothing supersedes the Mutfwang 2027 project,” he said.
A delegation of PDP Ward Two, Mangu, led by the ward chairman, councillor, and other stakeholders, attended the event, describing Chief Usman Gar’s initiative as timely, noble, and selfless. They assured him of their unwavering support in the campaign ahead.
With this declaration, Chief Ephraim Usman Gar has reaffirmed his loyalty to Governor Mutfwang and demonstrated a spirit of selfless leadership — placing Plateau’s progress above personal ambition as the countdown to the 2027 general elections begins.
