Massive Excitement as APC Welcomes Top Plateau Political Heavyweights A major political realignment is unfolding in Plateau State as the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares to receive a formidable wave of decampees this Saturday—an event that has already electrified the state’s political landscape.
The reception ceremony is set to be one of the most consequential political gatherings in recent years. Leading the high-powered delegation is the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, accompanied by the Vice President of Nigeria His Excellency Kashim Shittima, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. Their presence signals the national significance of the shift underway on the Plateau.
But the real spotlight is on the calibre of political giants crossing over to the APC.
Among the prominent decampees are Senator Victor Lar, Hon. Solomon Maren, Hon. Letep Dabang, Prof. Dakum, and Senator ID Gyang—figures whose names resonate across Plateau’s political terrain. They join an already impressive list that includes Hon. Asama, Gen. Sura (Rtd.), Hon. Isaac Kwallu, Isaac Wadak, and Prof. Mandong.
Collectively, these men represent a formidable political force—individuals of proven integrity, administrative capacity, and strong grassroots followership. Their defection is seen as a strategic masterstroke that significantly strengthens the APC’s political machinery ahead of future elections.
Party sources describe the development as a “seismic shift” that will recalibrate Plateau’s political equation. With Plateau remaining one of Nigeria’s most competitive political battlegrounds, the addition of these heavyweights gives the APC new momentum and broad appeal across diverse constituencies.
For supporters, Saturday’s event is more than a political ceremony—it is a celebration of renewed unity, expanding alliances, and a re-energised platform. For the APC leadership, it marks a bold consolidation effort aimed at positioning the party for dominance in subsequent political contests.
As the state prepares for what is expected to be a massive turnout, one thing is clear: the political climate in Plateau State is on the verge of transformation. The entry of this influential bloc into the APC promises to reshape alliances, strengthen party structures, and redefine the strategic direction of Plateau politics in the years ahead.
