The Plateau State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has clarified its position on the rumored defection of Governor Caleb Mutfwang to the party. State chairman Rufus Bature emphasized that, if the governor wishes to join the APC, he must follow the proper procedures.
In recent weeks, various political groups in Plateau State have held press conferences and rallies, some supporting the governor’s potential move to the APC and others strongly opposing it. Key APC figures, including national chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, have publicly rejected the notion of Mutfwang’s defection. Governor Mutfwang has repeatedly denied any intention to switch parties, claiming instead that APC members have been urging him to join.
Bature stressed that the governor must consult with party leaders and adhere to the required channels. “The governor should follow the proper channel. Let him consult with the leaders of the party first. We have leaders at the national level; he should meet with them,” he said. He added that joining the party requires discussion and mutual agreement: “There must be negotiations, give‑and‑take, for us to accept him. Let him come in a proper way. That is all we are saying.”
According to Bature, the APC needs to understand the governor’s intentions clearly. “Politics is about dialogue and negotiations. If the terms and conditions are good for the party, they will accept him. But if we don’t know his intentions for coming into the party, that is where the issue arises.”
As of now, Governor Mutfwang has not personally informed the APC national chairman of any decision to join the party. The development has sparked debate among party members and supporters, with some groups speaking out in favor of, and others against, the potential defection. The APC’s stance underscores the importance of following proper procedures and engaging in open dialogue in political decision‑making, and the outcome will likely have significant implications for Plateau State’s political landscape.
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