Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North Central region have begun efforts to woo Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
According to party members, this move is crucial for the APC’s strategy to reclaim Plateau State.
This initiative was detailed in a letter addressed to APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, on Monday.
The letter, signed by the Chairman of the North Central APC Forum, Salleh Zazzaga, was delivered to the national secretariat by Sani Jigas, the Nasarawa State Chairman.
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The letter stated, “We formally notify you of our invitation to Governor Caleb Mutfwang to join the APC. A formal letter to this effect will also be delivered to him, Plateau State APC, and his ward in Mangu local government area. We have consulted extensively with party leaders from Plateau State and the North Central region to strategize on reaching out to the governor. Mutfwang is the only governor from the North Central who is not with the APC, and it is essential to bring him on board to align with his counterparts in the region.”
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Zazzaga emphasized the importance of reclaiming Plateau State for the APC.
“Mr. Secretary, it is necessary for Mutfwang to join the APC after assessing the state of our party in the North Central region and the significance of the Plateau State governorship in the political landscape of both the region and the nation. This will also help the APC reclaim Plateau State, which we lost to the PDP in the 2023 election after holding it since 2015. The PDP’s success could potentially spread to other states if left unchecked. Additionally, Mutfwang has a strong working relationship with our leader, President Bola Tinubu, which we should leverage to bring him into the party.”
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Zazzaga also raised concerns about the current state of the APC in Plateau.
“It is concerning that APC leaders from Plateau had to meet in Lafia, Nasarawa State, for a reconciliatory engagement and planning session for the 2027 general election. This indicates that the party is not well-grounded in Plateau.”
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The move to attract Mutfwang from the PDP follows three months after North Central APC chieftains supported the suspension of the National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, and demanded the return of the leadership seat to their zone.
This demand arose after a faction in Ganduje Ward, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State, imposed a fresh suspension on the national chairman.
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Zazzaga concluded, “Our efforts to ensure the success of our party in the North Central region and nationwide cannot be overstated. We remain committed to our mission and tireless in our efforts. Please accept the assurances of our highest esteemed regards.”
