The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the defection of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This development was made public by APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, who hails from Plateau State, during the party’s 14th National Caucus meeting held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja.

The meeting, which is currently underway, is being attended by prominent figures, including President Bola Tinubu and six governors who recently switched allegiance from the PDP to the APC. According to Chairman Yilwatda, Governor Mutfwang’s decision to join the APC signifies a significant shift in the political landscape of the North Central region, as the party now has control over all the states in this area.

This move is notable, given the recent trend of defections from the PDP to the APC. The six governors who defected earlier are also in attendance at the meeting, underscoring the growing influence of the APC in Nigerian politics. The North Central region, comprising several key states, plays a crucial role in the country’s political dynamics, and the APC’s newfound control over this region may have implications for future elections and political alignments.

As the APC continues to consolidate its position, the party’s leadership, including Chairman Yilwatda and President Tinubu, will likely focus on strengthening their grip on the region and potentially expanding their influence to other areas. The defection of Governor Mutfwang and the earlier switch of the six governors highlight the ongoing realignments within Nigeria’s political parties, which may lead to significant changes in the country’s political landscape.

The APC’s announcement of Governor Mutfwang’s defection marks a substantial development in Nigerian politics, with potential repercussions for the balance of power between the APC and the PDP. As the situation unfolds, it is likely that the APC will seek to capitalize on its newfound control over the North Central region, while the PDP will need to reassess its strategy to maintain its influence in the region.