Governor Caleb Mutfwang Defects to APC, Receives Membership Card

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January 2, 2026
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In a stunning political development that has sent ripples across Nigeria’s political landscape, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Mutfwang received his APC membership card today during a high-profile stakeholders’ meeting in Jos, cementing a significant realignment of political power in the North-Central region.

The defection, which had been the subject of intense speculation for weeks, was formalized in the presence of an array of APC chieftains, signaling a unified embrace of the new entrant.

Among those in attendance were the immediate past Governor of Plateau State and current Senator representing Plateau South, Simon Bako Lalong; Senator Diket Plang, representing Plateau Central; and the formidable House of Representatives member, Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency.

Their presence underscores the importance and strategic implications of Governor Mutfwang’s move.

Governor Mutfwang, who was elected on the platform of the PDP in the keenly contested 2023 general elections, cited a commitment to national unity and a desire to align Plateau State with the “Renewed Hope Agenda” of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as primary motivations for his decision. Sources close to the Governor suggest that the move was also influenced by a strategic imperative to foster stability and attract federal support for critical development initiatives in Plateau State, which has faced various socio-economic challenges.

This defection marks a critical blow to the PDP, further diminishing its footprint in the North-Central geopolitical zone. Plateau State has historically been a stronghold for the PDP, making Mutfwang’s move a bitter pill for the opposition party to swallow.

Political analysts are already predicting a potential “domino effect,” with many expecting other elected officials and party loyalists at the state and local government levels to follow suit and switch allegiance to the APC.

Speaking at the event, Governor Mutfwang expressed his gratitude for the warm reception from the APC leadership and pledged his full commitment to the party’s objectives. Senator Lalong, in his remarks, hailed the defection as a testament to the APC’s growing appeal and its capacity to unite leaders across the country for national development.

He emphasized that Governor Mutfwang’s experience and leadership would be invaluable to the party and the state.

The APC now effectively consolidates its control over the North-Central region, solidifying its position as the dominant political force in a critical segment of the country. This development is expected to reshape political dynamics not only in Plateau State but also across the entire national political landscape as parties prepare for future electoral contests.

Further details on the implications of this major political shift are expected to emerge in the coming days as both the APC and PDP react to Governor Mutfwang’s historic decision.