The sudden defection of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stirred strong reactions across the state, with party loyalists expressing outrage, disappointment, and concern over the implications for Plateau’s political stability.
In a strongly worded statement, Ambassador Joseph Sule Golen described the governor’s exit as a major setback for the PDP and an avoidable disruption to the state’s democratic journey. While acknowledging that Governor Mutfwang cited structural weaknesses and internal risks within the PDP as reasons for his departure, Golen argued that such challenges were neither new nor insurmountable.
According to him, the PDP has historically faced internal trials but has relied on dialogue, reform, and internal mechanisms to address them. He maintained that abandoning the party at a critical moment undermines collective effort and weakens the political foundation that brought the governor to office.
Golen called on PDP members across Plateau State to remain steadfast and united, stressing that the party’s strength lies in its deep roots among the people. He reminded supporters that the PDP has weathered similar storms in the past and emerged stronger through unity and resilience.
Rejecting claims that the PDP is “broken,” the ambassador described such narratives as misleading, insisting that the party is in a phase of renewal and reform. He expressed confidence that with sustained unity, faith, and grassroots mobilization, the PDP can reclaim Plateau State in the 2027 general elections.
“The future of Plateau State depends on responsible leadership and a party committed to the people,” Golen noted, adding that PDP members must now rally, rebuild, and restore the state’s political pride.
As political realignments continue to reshape Plateau’s landscape, observers say the reaction from PDP stakeholders signals an early push to reorganize and reassert the party’s relevance ahead of the next electoral cycle.
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