APC announces defection of Mutfwang from PDP
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the defection of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The announcement was made by the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yelwata, at the party’s 14th National Caucus meeting held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. Yelwata, who is also from Plateau State, said […]
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the defection of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The announcement was made by the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yelwata, at the party’s 14th National Caucus meeting held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.
Yelwata, who is also from Plateau State, said Governor Mutfwang’s defection means the entire North-Central geopolitical zone is now governed by the APC.
Although the Plateau governor was not present at the caucus meeting, speculations about his imminent defection had been rife in recent weeks.
Addressing party leaders, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Yelwata said the wave of defections into the APC reflected growing national acceptance of the ruling party.
He urged members to rally behind the party’s expansion drive ahead of its planned congresses and the next national convention scheduled for March 2026, subject to approval by the National Executive Committee (NEC).
The APC chairman said the party was increasing in strength, noting that recent political developments and defections from opposition parties underscored what he described as the APC’s renewed character and appeal.
He also announced the activation of an electronic membership registration system to enhance transparency, data integrity and internal democracy. According to him, the registration exercise will run through January, with January 30 set as the deadline for members to be registered and eligible to participate in congresses.