Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang Defects to APC

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has formally defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) after resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The governor received his APC membership card on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Jos, the capital of Plateau State. The event marked a significant shift in the state’s political landscape.

Governor Mutfwang said his decision was based on the need for purposeful leadership, clear direction, and closer alignment with the federal government’s policies and programmes. He explained that the move would help fast-track development and improve service delivery in Plateau State.

His defection followed an earlier announcement by the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, who disclosed on 18 December 2025 that the governor had joined the ruling party. Yilwatda made the statement during the APC National Caucus meeting in Abuja.

“With the defection of Governor Mutfwang, the entire North-central region is now governed by the APC,” Yilwatda said, describing the development as a strategic gain for the party.

Governor Mutfwang formally resigned from the PDP in a letter dated 29 December 2025. The letter was addressed to the ward chairman of Ampang West Ward in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Elected on the PDP platform in 2023, the governor expressed gratitude to the party for its support and the opportunity to serve. He noted that prevailing political realities influenced his decision to seek a new political platform.

The defection adds to a growing list of PDP governors who have recently moved to the APC, further strengthening the ruling party’s influence in the North-central geopolitical zone.