PDP Rejects APC’s 2027 Governorship Ambition in Plateau State

The Plateau State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, claiming that the APC will install a governor in the state in 2027. The PDP described Yilwatda’s statement as a product of his imagination, intended to give the APC and its supporters false hope. Yilwatda, who lost to Governor Caleb Mutfwang in the 2023 governorship election, said during a live radio program in Jos that the governor would serve only one term because the APC would take over the state in the 2027 elections.

The PDP’s Publicity Secretary, Jonathan Amande, countered that only the people of Plateau State can decide who governs them and that the idea of “installing” a governor is far‑fetched and unrealistic. He emphasized that the PDP’s strength in Plateau goes beyond rhetoric, citing the party’s long‑standing presence across the state and its structures in every ward and local government area. Amande noted that Governor Mutfwang has become the “people’s governor,” loved and admired by all, which he said reflects 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 the PDP has consistently demonstrated. He added that the party has reaffirmed its focus on unity, democratic consolidation, and development, pledging to strengthen internal cohesion and deepen engagement with Plateau citizens ahead of the next polls. Amande said the PDP will engage voters constructively, emphasizing fairness, accountability, and service delivery as guiding principles for 2027. He urged party members and supporters to remain steadfast, asserting that 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.