By Isreal Adamu, Jos
The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has renewed its invitation to Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, urging him to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the APC.
In a statement released after a meeting in Abuja on Saturday, the Forum’s Chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, commended Governor Mutfwang’s achievements in office and encouraged him to join the APC before the party’s next congress.
The Forum emphasized that aligning with the APC would position Mutfwang to work more closely with President Bola Tinubu in delivering the dividends of democracy to Plateau State. They also highlighted the strategic importance of Plateau, the only non-APC-governed state in the North-Central geopolitical zone, in strengthening the party’s foothold in the region.
“Governor Mutfwang joining the APC will ensure the streamlined development of the entire North-Central and align Plateau State with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Tinubu-led APC Federal Government,” the statement read.
The Forum recalled that it had initially invited Mutfwang in April 2024, shortly after the Supreme Court affirmed his election as governor. Despite rumors in late 2024 about Mutfwang defecting to the APC, the governor publicly reaffirmed his loyalty to the PDP.
However, the APC Forum remains persistent. It stressed that the current crisis within the PDP poses a risk to Mutfwang’s political future and urged him to act swiftly to secure his position ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Forum assured Mutfwang that his defection would grant him a leadership role within the APC in Plateau State and facilitate better collaboration with other APC governors in the region.
“Governor Mutfwang should not wait to drown with the PDP amidst its ongoing crisis. Joining the APC is the best decision to secure his political fortunes and ensure continued development for Plateau State,” the statement concluded.
The renewed invitation underscores the APC’s commitment to reclaiming Plateau State and consolidating its influence across the North-Central region.
