Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a move seen to significantly strengthen the APC in the North-central region.
The defection was announced on Thursday by the National Chairman of the APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, during the party’s 14th National Caucus meeting at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja.
Speaking to party leaders, Mr Yilwatda, a native of Plateau State, described Mr Mutfwang’s decision to join the APC as a strategic gain for the ruling party, particularly in consolidating its influence in the North-central geopolitical zone.
“With the defection of Governor Mutfwang, the entire North-Central region is now governed by the APC,” Mr Yilwatda said, highlighting the significance of the development for the party’s national outlook and electoral prospects.
The PDP has historically maintained a strong foothold in Plateau
The governor’s defection is the latest in the gale of defections from the main opposition party recently.
Other Governors who have defected are Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, Peter Mbah (Enugu), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom), and Agbu Kefas (Taraba).
