Nigeria: Gov Mutfwang Receives APC Card, Appeals Against Hostility

By Jeremy

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has been formally presented the All Progressives Congress (APC) membership card.

The governor received the card, marked 001, at a ceremony held at the Government House in Jos, according to CHANNELS TV.

The event which took place at the Victoria Gowon Hall yesterday drew a large gathering of APC stakeholders, party leaders and prominent political figures from within and outside the state.

The governor described his decision to join the ruling party as divinely guided and taken in the overall interest of Plateau State.

"This decision was taken after fervent prayers, wide consultations and strict adherence to the constitution of the party. I have wholeheartedly embraced the APC as a platform to advance peace, unity and development in Plateau State," Mutfwang said.

He paid tribute to supporters who stood by him during the 2023 general elections, describing the contest as one of the most difficult in the state's history due to intense rivalry and prolonged legal battles that ended at the Supreme Court.

"Our victory in 2023 was purely by the grace of God. I remain grateful to all those who laboured tirelessly, made sacrifices and stood firm through the storms," he added.

Mutfwang also expressed appreciation to his former associates in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stressing that his defection should not be viewed as an act of hostility.

"This is not about enmity. It is about broader consultation and the collective interest of Plateau State," he said.

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