Mutfwang refutes rumour of joining APC, affirms loyalty to PDP

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has debunked social media posts suggesting that he was planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The governor, who described the report as “orchestrated falsehood”, added that it was crafted by certain individuals and executed by mischief-makers with the aim of creating division between him and the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as well as his dedicated supporters in the state.

A statement on Friday by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Gyang Bere, said while the baseless rumour does not warrant a formal response, it has become necessary to dispel any misconceptions that may mislead the public as well as preserve the governor’s integrity.

The statement added: “Governor Mutfwang remains a committed PDP member who firmly upholds the party’s values and the trust placed in him by the people of Plateau State, who overwhelmingly elected him in the 2023 elections under the PDP banner.

“Guided by his faith and belief in divine providence, the governor acknowledges that the people of Plateau State regard the PDP as their trusted political platform for leadership. The notion that he has contemplated leaving the PDP for the APC is entirely false, and the governor affirms that he has never discussed with anyone about switching political parties.

“The public is hereby urged to disregard the actions of these detractors, whose sole aim is to tarnish the governor’s reputation for their selfish political gain. Mutfwang has not authorised anyone to create or circulate any such flex banner, and he remains steadfast in his commitment to the PDP and the people of Plateau State.”