Plateau State is experiencing a major political realignment as Executive Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang prepares to officially join the All Progressives Congress (APC).
This historic move has sent shockwaves across the state’s political landscape and is drawing national attention to Jos, positioning Plateau at the center of Nigeria’s evolving political dynamics.
Ahead of the historic reception scheduled for Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, at the Jos Polo Field, the Central Planning Committee for the event on Monday 26th , January, 2026 briefed journalists at the Press Centre of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Plateau State Council, outlining the significance, preparations, and expected impact of the Governor’s defection.
Plateau Governor Mutfwang Leaves PDP, Joins APC in Major Political Realignment
During a press conference at the NUJ Plateau Council on January 26, 2026, the Committee characterized this development as a pivotal moment in the political evolution of Plateau State. It marks a shift towards unity, inclusive governance, and collaboration across party lines, all aimed at fostering accelerated development.
The Committee reports that Governor Mutfwang’s entry into the APC has sparked enthusiasm throughout the state and beyond, invigorating the political climate and fostering significant goodwill among the populace.
This political journey commenced on Monday, December 29th, 2025, when Governor Mutfwang officially stepped down from his position in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
The Governor reportedly cited prevailing political realities and his commitment to purposeful leadership, clarity of vision, and effective service delivery as the basis for his decision.
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Barely days later, on Friday, January 2nd, 2026, the Governor took a decisive step by aligning with the Progressive Governors under the APC platform, declaring that “The Time Is Now” for the Renewed Hope Agenda to take root in Plateau State.
Political analysts and stakeholders have since interpreted the move as the creation of a broad and unifying political platform, one aimed at bridging longstanding divides, prioritizing people over party, and positioning Plateau State to attract large-scale development initiatives in infrastructure, security, job creation, and social investment.
At the heart of this unfolding transformation, the Central Planning Committee described Governor Mutfwang as a visionary, principled, calm, and people-oriented leader whose style of governance has earned him admiration across political lines.
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