APC Forum Rejects Plateau Leaders’ Stance on Mutfwang

The North‑Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has rejected a resolution passed by Plateau State APC leaders that opposes Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s possible defection to the party. At a stakeholders’ meeting in Jos on 17 October 2025, Plateau APC leaders unanimously endorsed a motion against Mutfwang’s potential joining of the APC.

The North‑Central APC Forum, which includes stakeholders from the region’s states, argues that those opposing Mutfwang’s defection are acting out of self‑interest. Forum Chairman Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga said most of the Plateau APC stakeholders who passed the resolution are individuals who failed to deliver their polling units for the APC in the last election and are now positioning themselves for federal appointments in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He noted that the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 election lost his polling unit and ward to the PDP, yet is still opposing Mutfwang’s possible defection.

The Forum reiterated its call for Mutfwang to leave the Peoples Democratic Party, describing it as a “drowning party.” It believes that Mutfwang’s defection to the APC would add value to the party and improve its chances of winning the governorship seat in Plateau State. The Forum suggested that appointments and rewards within the party should be based on electoral performance rather than personal interests.

Earlier, the Plateau APC chapter had attacked Mutfwang for claiming he was under pressure to join the APC. The North‑Central APC Forum confirmed that he is indeed facing pressure, with influential figures in the Presidential Villa backing calls for his defection. The Forum vowed to continue persuading Mutfwang to join the APC, citing benefits for both the party and the governor.

This development highlights ongoing power struggles within the APC as different factions vie for position and influence. The North‑Central APC Forum’s stance on Mutfwang’s potential defection underscores the party’s effort to strengthen its presence in Plateau State and consolidate power nationally. As the APC navigates these internal dynamics, presenting a united front will be crucial to maintaining power and achieving its political goals.