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From: Jude Owuamanam, Jos
The stage is set for an epic battle for the soul of Plateau state between Governor Caleb Mutfwang, and his godfather, Senator Jonah Jang as the former finally picked up an All Progressive Congress (APC) membership card.
He immediately declared his commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
Jang, on the other hand, said Mutfwang’s defection won’t affect the fortunes of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and reiterated his commitment to the ideals of the part
Mutfwang at his formal defection was issued with APC membership card with number 311110100001.
Speaking shortly after the membership card was issued to him at the Government House, Little Ray Field on Friday in Jos, Plateau State, Governor Mutfwang said since he met the president in 2023, he had not hidden his belief in Tinubu’s leadership style.
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He said, “One thing I declared to Mr. President when I first met him on the 3rd of June, 2023, is that I am committed to his presidency and committed to his re-election. Today, I want to affirm that I am a believer in his leadership.”
The governor implored those who are skeptical about his defection to the APC to be patient with him and the system, adding that as time goes on, things will be normalized and take proper shape.
“To the skeptics, I say: be patient; time will reveal everything. To the fearful, I say: take courage. The journey we are embarking upon is a journey of faith, and God is in the boat of those who trust Him.
“I believe that Plateau will be the leader of this union. And those who are left behind in the PDP are not my enemies. They are my friends and my brothers. I believe that even as we journey to 2027, they may not be happy that I left, but I know they are committed to the project we started together.” He promised to continue to hold all those who have contributed in one way or another to his political career in high esteem and in a high degree of respect, adding that he will never forget anyone irrespective of political affiliation. State Chairman of the APC, Hon. Rufus Bature, speaking while issuing the membership card to the governor, said the party is blessed to have the governor as a member of the party.
But Mutfwang’s defection didn’t go down with his godfather, former governor Jonah Jang, who reiterated the unity of PDP in Plateau despite Mutfwang’s dumping of the party. In a statement signed by his Media Consultant, Clinton Garuba, Jang said: “I join the State PDP leadership to reassure members, supporters, and the general public that the party remains stable, liberal, and firmly positioned to continue playing its vital role in Nigeria’s democratic development.”
