By Ayo Ayodele
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally welcomed Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, into its fold, describing the development as a major political milestone that strengthens the party’s dominance in the state.
Speaking at the reception, the APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, said Governor Mutfwang’s defection signified more than a personal political decision, noting that it marked a broader realignment aimed at peace, stability and development in Plateau State.
Yilwatda disclosed that following the governor’s entry into the APC, key political actors and structures from other parties in the state had also collapsed into the ruling party, effectively positioning the APC as the most dominant political platform in Plateau.
He described the convergence as an expression of public confidence in the APC’s philosophy of unity, inclusion and purposeful governance, stressing that the party was not driven by intimidation or exclusion.
“Today, my joy knows no bounds. This convergence reflects the confidence of the people in the APC as a party of unity and action. Plateau State is now firmly on the path of political stability and collective purpose,” the chairman said.
According to him, unity remains the foundation for peace and sustainable development, adding that the renewed political alignment would help deepen harmony across communities in the state.
Yilwatda emphasized that the APC’s strength lies in its ability to unite Nigerians across political, ethnic and religious lines, urging residents of Plateau State to see the moment as a turning point for progress and justice.
Using the party’s broom symbol, the APC chairman said it represented the resolve to sweep away division, disunity and political fragmentation in order to build a shared future for the people of Plateau.
At the national level, Yilwatda highlighted the growing influence of the APC, noting that the party currently governs 29 states, with prospects for further expansion. He attributed the party’s growth to what he described as the bold and reform-oriented leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He said that under the current administration, states that previously struggled to pay salaries were now meeting their obligations and investing more in infrastructure development.
The APC chairman assured Governor Mutfwang of the party’s full backing, expressing confidence that the governor would secure a second term based on performance, unity and popular support.
He concluded by calling on remaining political stakeholders and citizens in Plateau State to join the APC, describing it as a platform of opportunity, inclusion and sustainable development.