The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that it will formally receive Caleb Mutfwang, Plateau State Governor, into the party in January 2026.
Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the APC disclosed this on Tuesday after a stakeholders’ meeting in Jos, Plateau State capital, describing the planned reception as a major political event for the state.
Yilwatda said the governor’s defection would further consolidate and strengthen the APC in Plateau State, adding that the party is open to all influential Nigerians willing to join its fold.
“We are ready to organise a colourful reception to demonstrate that Plateau State is firmly APC with his coming on board,” he said.
Yilwatda expressed confidence that the party would record sweeping victories in future elections in the State.
Simon Lalong, the immediate past governor of Plateau state, in his speech commended party members for their loyalty and resilience, urging them to remain steadfast while dismissing fears over recent political developments as unfounded.
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Earlier, Rufus Bature, the APC Chairman in the state, assured that party members would continue to respect and abide by the decisions of the leadership.
Danladi Wuyep, chairman of the APC Council of Elders in the state, who also confirmed the move, expressed satisfaction with the large turnout of party leaders at the crucial meeting.
Nathaniel Gbaoron
Nathaniel E. Gbaoron is the Plateau State correspondent for BusinessDay and a seasoned journalist with a decade of experience covering sub-national affairs across Taraba, Adamawa, Nasarawa, Benue, Plateau, and other states.
He holds both National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mass Communication from Fidel Polytechnic, Gboko. Over the years, he has participated in numerous media trainings and workshops spanning various areas of reporting, strengthening his expertise in economic and political reporting, community-level governance, development stories, and conflict-sensitive journalism. He is a member of Correspondent Chapel in Plateau state, a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), he is also a Rotarian and a member of Plateau Club 1921.
