Politics
Plateau Governor Mutfwang Officially Joins APC [PHOTO]
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Chairman of the APC in Plateau State, Mr Rufus Bature, presented the party’s membership card to the governor on Friday in Jos.
Speaking at the event, Mutfwang said his decision to join the APC was taken in the best interest of Plateau State.
He assured residents that his administration would remain inclusive despite the change in party affiliation, urging the people of the state to remain united.
“The journey we are embarking on is a journey of faith, and I believe Plateau will reap the dividends of this union,” the governor said.
“I know there are skeptics, but I ask for patience. Time will reveal everything. To the fearful, I say take courage and fear no more because we have come for good.
“We have come to join hands and work together. For those who may be apprehensive, I say relax,” he added.
Mutfwang also expressed gratitude to members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), his former party, for providing him with a platform throughout his political career.
He said the defection would further motivate him to deliver quality leadership to the people of Plateau State.
The governor thanked President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his deep love for Plateau State and pledged to support the President’s re-election bid in 2027.
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced the postponement of its State, Local Government and Ward congresses in Adamawa State.
The decision was conveyed in a letter dated February 17, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
The letter, signed by the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, stated that a new date for the congresses would be communicated later.
“We write to inform you of the postponement of the State, Local Government and Ward Congresses for Adamawa State. A new date will be communicated to you in due course. Thank you and please accept the assurances of our highest regards,” the letter read.
It was gathered that the postponement is aimed at allowing Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to complete a planned defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the APC ahead of the congresses.
The chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Bwari Area Council, Julius Adamu, has stepped down for his All Progressives Congress, APC, counterpart, Joshua Ishaku Musa.
This is ahead of that February 21 Federal Capital Territory, FCT, area council polls.
The development is reportedly connected to the intervention of the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike
DAILY POST reports that the FCT Area Councils polls is scheduled for February 21, 2026.
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