Plateau governor Caleb Mutfwang joins APC from PDP
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has officially switched from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made during the APC’s National Caucus meeting in Abuja, presided over by Bola Tinubu on June 5, 2025. The move follows weeks of speculation and pressure from political allies and local groups. Internal crises within the PDP and a desire to align with the federal government influenced the governor’s decision.
What we know
- Caleb Mutfwang’s defection was confirmed at the APC’s 14th National Caucus meeting on June 5, 2025.
- The APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, announced that all North Central states are now governed by the APC.
- Six other governors who recently left the PDP for the APC attended the meeting led by Bola Tinubu.
- The governor’s adviser cited PDP instability and strategic political alignment as key reasons for the switch.
- Local PDP members and leaders had previously urged Mutfwang to join the APC to attract more federal support for Plateau State.
