The Plateau State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed claims by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, that the APC will install a governor in the state in 2027. The PDP described Yilwatda’s statement as a product of his imagination, meant to give the APC and its supporters false hope.
Yilwatda, who was defeated by Governor Caleb Mutfwang in the 2023 governorship election, had stated during a live radio program in Jos that the governor would only serve one term, as the APC would take over the state in the 2027 governorship elections. However, the PDP’s Publicity Secretary, Jonathan Amande, countered that the people of Plateau State are the only ones who can decide who governs them, and that the idea of installing a governor is far-fetched and unrealistic.
Amande emphasized that the PDP’s strength in Plateau State goes beyond mere talk, citing the party’s long-standing presence across the state and its structures in every ward and local government area. He noted that Governor Mutfwang has become the “people’s governor,” loved and admired by all, which is a testament to the party’s governance record and people-centered policies.
The PDP spokesman stressed that leadership requires broad-based acceptance, proven capacity, and credibility before the electorate, qualities that the PDP has consistently demonstrated. He added that the party has reaffirmed its focus on unity, democratic consolidation, and development, and pledged to strengthen its internal cohesion and deepen engagement with Plateau citizens ahead of the next polls.
Amande stated that the PDP will engage voters constructively, emphasizing fairness, accountability, and service delivery as its guiding principles going into 2027. He urged party members and supporters to remain steadfast, as the PDP is fully prepared to earn the people’s trust at the polls once more. With the 2027 governorship elections approaching, the PDP’s response to Yilwatda’s claims sets the stage for a potentially intense political contest in Plateau State.
