The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State has rejected accusations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s defection to the ruling party amounts to a betrayal of public trust.
Mutfwang formally joined the APC on Friday, a move the PDP described as “a slap on the face of the people who trusted him against all odds.” At a press conference in Jos, PDP State Publicity Secretary Choji Dalyop criticised the governor for prioritising personal ambition over the welfare of Plateau residents, insisting that his defection was unconstitutional without vacating office.
“This defection is seen as an act of political opportunism that subverts the will of the electorate,” Dalyop said.
In a statement issued on Saturday, APC Acting Publicity Secretary Shittu Bamaiyi dismissed the PDP’s position as “empty threats” and “ill-conceived.” He noted that Mutfwang defected alongside several prominent PDP members, including senators and local government chairmen.
Bamaiyi argued that the governor had consulted key figures before leaving, citing a statement by former governor Jonah Jang as evidence. He described the defection as “calculative, measured, and popular,” adding that it was unrealistic for Mutfwang to remain in what he called a “moribund party.”
“The claim that he betrayed the people’s trust is misplaced, especially as he and the leaders who joined him controlled more than 90% of the PDP followership,” the APC said.
The party emphasised that Mutfwang has the constitutional right to join any political party of his choice, stressing that the PDP’s threats carried “no effect” and that blaming the APC was “totally misplaced.”
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