A major political storm has swept through Nigeria’s North Central region following the announcement that Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The development, described by party insiders as a political game-changer, was made public by the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yelwata, during the party’s 14th National Caucus meeting held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja.
Yelwata, who is also an indigene of Plateau State, revealed the governor’s decision before top-ranking party leaders, governors, lawmakers, and key stakeholders in attendance, sending shockwaves across the nation’s political landscape.
According to the APC chairman, Governor Mutfwang’s defection marks a historic turning point for the ruling party, effectively placing the entire North Central geopolitical zone under APC control for the first time.
“With this development, the North Central is now fully aligned with the APC,” Yelwata declared, drawing applause from party leaders at the high-level meeting.
The announcement has sparked intense reactions across political circles, particularly within the opposition PDP, where Mutfwang’s exit is being viewed as a significant blow to the party’s influence in the region.
Governor Mutfwang, who emerged as Plateau governor on the PDP platform, has been a key political figure in the state. His sudden switch to the APC is expected to trigger fresh realignments within Plateau’s political structure, as supporters and allies weigh their next moves.
Analysts say the defection underscores the growing dominance of the APC ahead of future electoral battles, while also exposing deepening cracks within opposition ranks.
For the APC, the move is being celebrated as a strategic victory that strengthens its grip on power and boosts its claim as the party with the widest national spread.
Party sources hinted that the governor’s defection followed weeks of intense consultations and negotiations, although details of the talks remain closely guarded.
Meanwhile, political observers believe the shift could reshape legislative alignments in Plateau State, influence local power blocs
