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North-Central APC Forum Renews Call for Governor Mutfwang to Join Party

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1 year ago

March 26, 2025

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The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has reiterated its call for Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the APC.

In a statement issued after a meeting in Abuja on Friday, the forum’s chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, emphasized the importance of Mutfwang aligning with the ruling party. The statement, made available to journalists on Saturday, urged the governor to switch allegiance before the next APC congress and assume leadership of the party in Plateau State.

This latest appeal follows a formal invitation extended to Mutfwang in April 2024, shortly after the Supreme Court upheld his election as governor. At the time, the forum also notified the APC’s national leadership of its intent to welcome him into the party.

As part of the push to draft Mutfwang into the APC, the North-Central APC Forum, had in March 2024 held a closed-door meeting in Abuja with leaders and chieftains of the party in Plateau State. The meeting, convened by Chairman of the North-Central APC Forum, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, was convened to strategize on the plan to poach Mutfwang from the PDP.

In December 2024, there were rumours that Mutfwang has defected to the APC. The rumours followed the circulation of Mutfwang’s photograph among those of APC governors during the September 2024 governorship election in Edo State.

Mutfwang, however, distanced himself from the rumours, and reaffirmed his membership of the PDP, in a statement released by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere.

However, the APC has not given up in its pursuit of Mutfwang, with the North-Central APC Forum issuing a fresh invitation to the governor in a statement on Thursday.

The APC Forum, which said the invitation was prompted by Mutfwang’s performance in office, appealed to the governor to join the party before the next congress.

It equally stressed that joining the APC would put Mutfwang on the same page with President Bola Tinubu, and further solidify his good working relationship with the President.

The statement added that joining APC will give Mutfwang the opportunity to join hands with the President to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of Plateau State.

Parts of the statement read, “The North-Central All Progressives Congress, APC, Forum, after a stakeholders meeting in Abuja, has once again resolved to invite Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State to join the All Progressives Congress.

“This invitation is prompted by Governor Mutfwang’s good works and achievements in office. Joining the APC will give Governor Mutfwang the opportunity to join hands with Mr President to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of Plateau State.

“After serious deliberations, the meeting convened by the North-Central APC Forum agreed that Governor Mutfwang joining the APC is in the best interest of Plateau State and the entire North-Central, as Plateau is the only state in the geopolitical zone that is not governed by the APC.

“Having the governor of Plateau State as a member of the APC would ensure streamlined development of the entire North-Central, as all the states would align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Tinubu-led Federal Government.”

The statement noted that the North-Central APC Forum had in the past invited the governor to join the party.

“In 2024, we sent a letter to Governor Mutfwang inviting him to join the APC. We also sent a letter to the National Secretariat of our party, notifying the national leadership of the APC of the invitation sent to Governor Mutfwang.

“At this point, we are renewing the call on Governor Mutfwang to join the APC by inviting him again to come on board and take up the leadership of the party in Plateau State before the next congress.”

The APC Forum added that, due to the crisis in the PDP, Mutfwang risks losing out in the 2027 elections if he does not take up the invitation to join the APC immediately.

“It is evident that the PDP is drowning as a result of series of crises rocking the party. Governor Mutfwang should not wait to drown with the party.

“We are calling on Governor Mutfwang to join the APC without delay, to avoid the crisis in the PDP derailing his fortunes in the 2027 election,” the statement added.

Parts of the letter titled, ‘Invitation of Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State to join APC’, dated 16th April, 2024, written by the North-Central APC Forum to the party’s national secretariat, reads: “It is pertinent to formally notify you of our invitation to Governor Caleb Mutfwang to join the APC. A formal letter to this effect will also be delivered to him, Plateau State APC, and his ward in the Mangu local government area.

“We have had several consultations and met with many chieftains of our party from Plateau State and the North Central region, in general, to work out modalities on reaching out to the governor. Mutfwang is the only governor from the North Central who is not of the APC, and it is necessary to bring him on board so that he can be on the same page with his other counterparts in the North-Central.

“The call for Mutfwang to join the APC has become necessary after reviewing the state of our party in the North-Central region, the position of Plateau State governor, which is vital in the political equation and calculation of the APC in the region, and the nation by extension.

“This will also enable the APC to reclaim Plateau State, which we lost to the PDP in the 2023 election after being in charge since 2015. Otherwise, the PDP could take undue advantage of its success over our party and spread its tentacles to other states. Again, Mutfwang has been having a tremendous working relationship with our leader, President Bola Tinubu, and it is vital to capitalize on this to bring him to the party.”

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“Defection Has Brought Dividends,” PVD Defends Mutfwang’s Move to APC

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3 hours ago

May 13, 2026

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The Plateau Vanguard for Democracy (PVD) has defended Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang’s move to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a strategic political decision driven by wisdom, evolving political realities, and the need to secure long-term gains for Plateau State.

Speaking in a statement issued on behalf of the group, the National Coordinator of PVD, Chris Ishaku, said recent developments within the opposition had vindicated Governor Mutfwang’s political calculations, particularly amid growing uncertainty surrounding the future of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

According to Ishaku, the PDP has steadily drifted into instability, pointing to emerging reports that even the chairman of the Governors’ Forum has also sought another platform for his loyalists.

“Governor Mutfwang saw ahead of many others. The reality today is that the PDP has no clear future, and responsible leaders must position their people where opportunities and stability exist,” Ishaku said.

He said such developments clearly showed that the opposition party was losing cohesion and could no longer provide the stable political platform required to sustain governance and development.

The group maintained that Governor Mutfwang’s alignment with the APC had already started yielding practical dividends for Plateau State, both politically and economically.

PVD specifically cited the growing atmosphere of peace among political elites in the state, noting that the reduction in political hostility and internal rivalry had created a more stable environment for governance.

The group also pointed to the Federal Government’s recent decision to commence work on the Akwanga-Jos road project as one of the immediate gains linked to Plateau State’s improved relationship with the centre.

“The commencement of the Akwanga-Jos road is a practical signal that Plateau is now benefiting from stronger cooperation with the Federal Government. These are the gains of strategic political alignment,” he added.

According to the statement, the strategic road corridor is expected to significantly improve transportation, boost commerce and ease movement into Plateau State, while also enhancing security and economic activities across the region.

Ishaku further argued that with the distractions of internal political bickering substantially reduced, the Mutfwang administration could now focus more squarely on governance, infrastructure and development programmes aimed at improving the lives of Plateau citizens.

The group urged Plateau people to support the governor’s political direction, insisting that the state stands to gain more through unity, stability and constructive engagement with the Federal Government.

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Yusuf Gagdi Receives Massive Support as Ward Tour Begins Ahead of APC Primaries

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1 day ago

May 12, 2026

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Member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, has received overwhelming support from party faithfuls and residents as he commenced a ward-to-ward tour across the constituency ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries.

The tour, which is expected to cover wards across Pankshin, Kanke, and Kanam Local Government Areas in the coming days, began with a massive turnout of supporters in several wards in Pankshin Local Government Area.

Communities visited during the first phase of the tour included Tal, Jiblik, Garram, Chip, Langkang, Belning, Kangshu, Kadung, and Fier, where large crowds gathered to welcome the federal lawmaker.

Addressing supporters during the visits, Gagdi expressed appreciation for the warm reception and overwhelming show of support, pledging to continue delivering democratic dividends to the people.

He urged constituents to avoid politics driven by bitterness, falsehood, religion, or ethnic sentiments, stressing that leadership should be evaluated based on performance and tangible achievements.

According to him, his focus over the past eight years has been on bringing development and progress to the constituency, assuring the people that he would sustain the momentum if re-elected for another term.

The lawmaker stated that electoral choices should be based on proven records and service delivery rather than the number of times a candidate has contested or won elections.

“My appeal is for the people to vote for someone they know has worked for them and has visible evidence of performance,” he said.

Gagdi further assured constituents of his continued commitment to inclusive representation, development projects, and effective service delivery, noting that he remains dedicated to advancing the interests of the people of Pankshin, Kanke, and Kanam Federal Constituency.

He also called on APC faithfuls to support candidates with credible records during the party primaries, describing unity and support for performing leaders as critical to the progress of the party and the constituency.

Yusuf Adamu Gagdi is seeking a third term in the House of Representatives under the platform of the APC.