Caleb Mutfwang, Executive Governor of Plateau State, has left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Governor became an official member of the ‘Broom’ Party following the successful completion of his online registration and the official presentation of his membership card, the Plateau State Directorate of Press announced via a Statement signed by Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public AffairsOffice of the Executive Governor of Plateau State, on Friday 2 January, 2026.
Mutfwang, in his address to a triumphant crowd of Party faithful, said, the decision came after “fervent prayers, wide consultations, and strict compliance with all constitutional provisions of the party”.
He added, he “wholeheartedly” accepted the APC as a Party for “advancing peace, unity, and development” in the North Central State.
According to the Plateau State Directorate of Press: “The Governor received his APC membership card No. APC 311101000001 on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Victoria Gowon Hall, Government House, Rayfield. Expressing profound gratitude to God, Governor Mutfwang described his political realignment as divinely guided and undertaken in the overall interest of Plateau State.”
Governor Mutfwang did not hesitate to pay “glowing tribute” to his erstwhile associates in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), saying, they “worked tirelessly” to ensure he emerged Governor of Plateau State; and praised their “resilience, commitment, and sacrifice”.
He clarified, his move to the governing Party “does not translate to enmity”, but, to bring about the development of Plateau.
The State’s Directorate of Press said, the Governor described the 2023 General Elections “as one of the most challenging in the history of the state, marked by intense political rivalry and prolonged legal battles up to the Supreme Court”.
He called for Political Parties “to unite under God for peaceful and credible” General Elections in 2027, and assured the Tinubu government of “overwhelming” support from Plateau State.
Mutfwang expressed his commitment to partnering closely with the National Chairman of the APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, to speed up development of Plateau State.
The State’s Directorate of Press said: ““We have been divided for too long from the era of Governor Joshua Dariye, Senator Jonah David Jang, Senator Simon Lalong, and now my time. The moment has come for us to replace bitterness with peace, hatred with love, and division with unity, so that Plateau may truly be great,” Governor Mutfwang said.
“He renewed his support for the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, acknowledging that while challenges remain in security and the economy, the President is making deliberate efforts to improve the standard of living of Nigerians and promote progressive governance.
“Presenting the APC membership card, the Plateau State Chairman of the party, Hon. Rufus Bature, confirmed that Governor Mutfwang had fulfilled all requirements for membership and is entitled to all rights and privileges as a bona fide member of the APC.
“He pledged to collaborate with fellow North-Central governors to mobilize support for President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections, while advocating restraint and responsible use of social media in political engagement.”
