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PIGD clams Mutfwang Joined APC To Protect Plateau’s Future
The Plateau Initiative for Growth and Development PIGD, has called on the elite class in Plateau State to take responsibility in explaining Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s development agenda and recent political realignment to people at the grassroots.
In a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Nengak David, the group said Governor Mutfwang remains firmly on course in his agenda to “ReBuild Plateau” by first stabilising security and then using peace as the foundation for agriculture, education, infrastructure, healthcare and economic renewal.
According to the group, it is unfair for political actors to reduce the governor’s decisions to partisan emotions when the larger picture is the survival, stability and progress of Plateau State.
“Governor Caleb Mutfwang has not lost focus. He is on course. His first duty is to secure Plateau, restore peace to troubled communities and then build an economy that can work for farmers, traders, students, workers, investors and ordinary families,” David said.
PIGD urged opinion leaders, traditional stakeholders, professionals, religious leaders, youth groups and community influencers to help deepen understanding among the grassroots rather than allow misinformation to dominate the public space.
“The elite class must not abandon the grassroots to rumours, bitterness and partisan propaganda. Those who understand the issues must explain clearly that the governor’s ReBuild Plateau agenda is about peace, development and the long-term interest of our people,” the statement added.
On Mutfwang’s defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC, the group said the decision was not an act of betrayal, but a strategic response to the internal wranglings in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which had made the platform increasingly uncertain for re-election.
“The governor did not leave the PDP because he no longer loved the people who supported him. He left because no serious leader will build the future of a state on a platform consumed by endless internal crisis,” David said.
PIGD also dismissed claims that the APC is a sectional party that does not mean well for Plateau people, describing such sentiments as ill-founded.
“It is wrong to present the APC as an enemy of Plateau. Governor Mutfwang loves Plateau too deeply to move the state into a political house that means harm to its people. His decision must be judged by its purpose, and that purpose is to protect Plateau’s future,” the group said.
PIGD insisted that what Plateau needs now is unity, patience and constructive engagement.
“This is not the time to inflame emotions. This is the time to support peace, development and the ReBuild Plateau project,” David added.
Africa’s representatives endured another difficult day at the 12th FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, with Benin Republic and Tanzania suffering heavy defeats that have raised fresh concerns about the continent’s performance on the global stage.
Sports247 reports that Benin Republic, making their debut at the tournament, were brutally exposed by Argentina in Group A, suffering an 8-0 defeat, while Tanzania’s Twiga Stars were thrashed 5-1 by England in Group B.
The results underline the challenging gap African teams continue to face against some of the world’s established women’s football nations, with the continent struggling to make the desired impact in the early stages of the competition.
Tanzania’s defeat was particularly painful as Nigeria-born Princess Ademiluyi helped England establish early control. The youngster opened the scoring in the ninth minute after connecting with Lia Vivienne, who later provided the assist for Jessie Gale to score England’s fifth goal.
The Young Lionesses, bronze medallists in 2018 and appearing at the tournament for the fifth time, dominated large periods of the encounter.
Rachel Maltby was the standout performer, scoring a hat-trick, with all three goals coming from the penalty spot. She converted in the 15th minute after Lidya Vivienne was penalised, before scoring again in the 43rd minute after Elizabeth Mutimi conceded another penalty.
Mutimi was penalised again two minutes later, allowing Maltby to complete her hat-trick and further compound Tanzania’s misery.
Jamila Mnuduka scored Tanzania’s only goal in the 65th minute, but was forced off with an injury three minutes later.
Tanzania’s defeat leaves them facing a difficult final group match against Canada, while England will meet Brazil in the group’s headline fixture. Brazil currently lead Group B with six points after a 3-0 victory over Canada, with England on four points.
In Group A, Benin’s 8-0 humiliation against Argentina leaves the debutants with just one point and a daunting final encounter against hosts Poland, who defeated Mexico 2-1 and lead the group with six points, Sports247 gathered.
Meanwhile, Ghana’s Black Princesses are also under pressure in Group C after losing 3-0 to Ecuador in their opening fixture. Ghana will face Korea in their next outing.
With several African representatives already struggling, the continent will need a significant turnaround in fortunes to avoid another disappointing showing at the global youth tournament. The remaining group matches now carry enormous importance for Africa’s hopes of progressing deeper into the competition.
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