The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed the defection of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling party.
The confirmation was announced on Wednesday by the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, during the party’s 14th National Caucus meeting held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu presided over the meeting.
Prof. Yilwatda said Governor Mutfwang’s defection means that all states in the North-Central geopolitical zone are now governed by the APC.
The caucus meeting was attended by several APC leaders, including governors who recently defected from the PDP to the ruling party.
Earlier, Governor Mutfwang’s Political Adviser, Mr. Istifanus Nwansat, attributed the decision to prolonged internal crises within the PDP, describing the APC as the “safest option” amid growing instability in the opposition party.
“From our assessment and analysis of all available options, we have concluded that the decision with the least risk is to move into the APC,” Nwansat said.
He added that the governor believes aligning with President Tinubu is in the best interest of Plateau State, particularly in view of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to address security and development challenges.
“The governor believes it is reasonable and in the interest of the people to align with the President, especially given our recognition of the efforts of the Federal Government in putting things right,” he stated.
The defection comes days after a rally held in Jos, where some PDP members openly urged Governor Mutfwang to join the APC. Speaking at the rally, its leader, Mr. Christopher Danjem, said the move would strengthen Plateau State’s relationship with the Federal Government and attract more development projects.
“We have analysed the political situation in Plateau State and the country, and we believe the governor should join the APC,” Danjem said, citing federal concern over security challenges in the state.
asenexpress.com gathered that at least five sitting PDP governors defected to the APC in 2025, citing internal instability within the opposition party and the need to align with the Federal Government. They include Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State (April), Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State (June), Peter Mbah of Enugu State (October), Douye Diri of Bayelsa State (October), and Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State (December).