Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The defection was confirmed on Friday by the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, in a social media post.
Welcoming Mutfwang, Yilwatda described the governor’s move as a boost to the party’s growing political influence. Specific details about the circumstances of Mutfwang’s decision were not immediately made public.
“On behalf of the National Working Committee and the entire family of the All Progressives Congress, I warmly welcome His Excellency, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, into our great party, the APC.
“Your decision to join the progressive family is a bold and patriotic step, driven by a higher calling to serve the people of Plateau State and Nigeria.
“Today’s registration is a statement of hope and a commitment to a shared vision of inclusive development, peace, and prosperity for Plateau State.
“We receive you with open arms and a deep sense of partnership, and I assure you of our collective resolve to work closely with you, hand in hand to advance the interests of Plateau State, strengthen our party, and deliver meaningful dividends of democracy to our people,” Yilwatda added.
As earlier reported that Mutfwang resigned from his former party amid speculation that he would join the ruling APC.