Governor Caleb Mutfwang Under Pressure To Join APC But Says Only God And The People Can Decide

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has revealed that he is under intense pressure to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking during an event at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Jos, Mutfwang said only God and the people of Plateau State have the authority to determine his political future.

“Yes, it’s true that they’ve been putting pressure on me,” he said. “But I told them only two people can authorise me to change my party — one is the God of heaven, and the other is you, the people. Have you asked me to go anywhere?” he asked, as the audience responded with a loud “No.”

His statement comes amid recent rumours that he was considering defecting to the APC, a claim dismissed by the party’s leaders in the state.

Former APC Deputy National Secretary, Festus Fuanter, had said, “We don’t want anybody coming to our party. You do your thing, and we’ll do ours.”

Responding to that remark, Mutfwang said those rejecting him were simply acting out of fear.

“So, those who are rejecting me for what I didn’t even ask for are wasting their time,” he said. “In truth, 60 to 70 percent of the people in the APC in Plateau would be happy to have us join them. They know I won’t do that — and that’s why they’re angry and twisting things.”

The governor ended on a calm note, saying he would not dwell further on the matter. “It’s a story for another day,” he added.