Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has promised overwhelming electoral support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the January 16, 2027 presidential election, attributing the state’s decision to what he described as the President’s efforts to address Nigeria’s economic challenges and steer the country towards recovery.

Mutfwang made the pledge during the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-Central presidential campaign rally held at Zaria Road Stadium in Jos.

Speaking at the event, the governor compared Nigeria’s condition when Tinubu assumed office to that of a patient in an intensive care unit, expressing optimism that the policies introduced by the President were beginning to produce positive outcomes.

Addressing the President and other party supporters, Mutfwang said Nigeria was in a critical condition when the current administration took over but was gradually recovering through the policies implemented by the government.

He described Tinubu as a friend of Plateau State and the North-Central region, noting that his administration had demonstrated commitment to the state through interventions in road construction, healthcare, security and other important sectors.

The governor said Plateau had resolved to reciprocate the Federal Government’s interventions by delivering substantial votes for Tinubu in the forthcoming presidential election.

He assured the President that the state was mobilising support to ensure an unprecedented electoral outcome, adding that the January 16, 2027 election would provide an opportunity for Plateau residents to demonstrate their appreciation for the administration’s efforts.

Mutfwang also praised the President’s interventions in the security sector, expressing confidence in ongoing efforts to address insurgency and restore peace in troubled communities.

However, he appealed to the Federal Government to provide additional support to enable displaced residents to return to their ancestral communities.

He emphasised the importance of rebuilding communities affected by insecurity and restoring the livelihoods of residents who had been forced to abandon their homes.

On infrastructure development, the governor urged Tinubu to assist in completing and upgrading the Zaria Road Stadium into an international-standard sporting facility, noting that the project was initiated approximately four decades ago.

He also drew attention to his administration’s efforts to address transportation challenges in the state through the introduction of additional buses into the public transport system.

In his response, President Tinubu assured the people of Plateau that the Federal Government would collaborate with the state government to rebuild communities affected by insurgency.

The President also reaffirmed his commitment to promoting national unity and ensuring shared prosperity across the country.

The campaign rally attracted several prominent government officials and APC leaders, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda, as well as other party stakeholders and supporters from across the North-Central region.