Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has firmly dismissed circulating rumors suggesting he plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a recent press briefing, Governor Mutfwang described such reports as baseless and misleading, emphasizing his unwavering loyalty to the PDP—a party he credits with shaping his political ideals and representing the true aspirations of the people of Plateau State.
“I have never engaged in any discussion about leaving the PDP for the APC,” Mutfwang asserted. “Much has been speculated by the media, but none of it is true. These stories are merely concocted by certain individuals who are pursuing their own agendas.”
His comments come at a time when defections from the PDP to the APC have made headlines, notably with governors from Delta and Akwa Ibom states switching their political allegiances.
However, the Plateau governor stressed that his position is fundamentally different, rooted in principle rather than political expediency.
“Plateau State has consistently aligned itself with the PDP,” he said with conviction. “The APC has never truly established itself in Plateau, and I say this with the utmost responsibility.”
For Mutfwang, party affiliation transcends opportunistic calculations; it reflects a deep-seated ideological and historical commitment to the PDP’s values. He suggested that those promoting the defection narrative either misunderstand Plateau’s political realities or are deliberately trying to manufacture false momentum.
“Some of the voices calling for a party change genuinely mean well but are mistaken,” Mutfwang noted, alluding to pressure groups both within and outside the state advocating for a shift in political loyalty. Reflecting on Plateau’s political history, the governor recounted the controversial circumstances surrounding the APC’s ascendance in the state.
“In 2015, collation was paused at 8 p.m. to continue the following morning. Yet by 2 a.m., results had already been announced. That, in my view, reveals the irregularities that occurred,” he explained, hinting at electoral malpractice.
He further expressed the belief that the PDP was unjustly denied victory in the 2019 elections when General Jeremiah Useni, the party’s candidate, was the rightful winner.
These experiences, according to Mutfwang, have only strengthened the emotional and political ties between Plateau and the PDP, cementing its position as the party most aligned with the state’s interests.
While acknowledging the uncertainties that inevitably come with political life, Governor Mutfwang declared that his future will be guided by his faith and commitment to serving the people of Plateau. “Ultimately, my political destiny rests in the hands of God and the people,” he stated. “Wherever the people of Plateau decide to go, that is where we will be.”
Despite facing internal party challenges, Mutfwang remains optimistic about the PDP’s prospects in Plateau State. As a member of the PDP’s national reconciliation team, he candidly admitted that the party has suffered setbacks, including the loss of key legislative seats through court rulings.
Nevertheless, he believes the party is moving steadily toward healing and unity. “I am a bona fide member of the PDP, and I will remain so,” he affirmed.
“I am confident that the crisis within the PDP will soon be resolved. Our people are observant; they know who has stood with them through good and bad times. That is what truly matters in Plateau politics—not rumors or press statements.”