Introduction to Governor Caleb Muftwang’s Defection
The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has welcomed Plateau State Governor, Caleb Muftwang, to the party, urging him to avoid a religious and ethnic agenda and work closely with President Bola Tinubu. Muftwang recently announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC.
The North-Central APC Forum’s Agenda for Governor Muftwang
The North-Central APC Forum, which championed a campaign to convince Muftwang to defect to the APC, set an agenda for the governor in a statement released by its Chairman, Saleh Zazzaga, on Monday in Abuja. The Forum restated its confidence in Muftwang’s capacity to take the APC to greater heights, adding that his coming to the ruling party is in the best interest of the people of Plateau.
Advice to Avoid Divisive Elements
The Forum advised the governor to do away with elements in his administration who have been championing ethnic and religious agenda in the state. According to the statement signed by Zazzaga, a member of the APC campaign council in the 2023 election, such divisive ethnic and religious agenda should no longer be welcome in Muftwang’s APC “progressive” administration.
The Forum’s Expectations
The North-Central APC Forum urged the governor to unite the people of the state and carry everybody along. The Forum further advised Muftwang to take full charge of his administration and eliminate any godfathers and individuals who seek to influence his government. The statement added, “He should take charge of his administration. Before now, we know there are some people who had undue influence in his government. But having joined the progressive party, he should take charge and work for the people without any fear or favour.”
Campaign for Defection
The Forum explained that it led the campaign for Muftwang’s defection because it knows the governor’s capacity to deliver. Explaining why it led the campaign, the Forum said, “While campaigning for Governor Mutfwang to come to the APC, we faced a lot of intimidation and harassment from people who felt his coming would affect their chances of contesting the governorship election. But we persevered because we know what he stands for, and we are confident that his coming to the APC will not only strengthen the party and take it to greater heights, but it will also serve the best interests of the people of Plateau State.
Conclusion
The North-Central APC Forum’s welcome and advice to Governor Caleb Muftwang mark a significant development in the political landscape of Plateau State. As Muftwang begins his journey in the APC, it remains to be seen how he will balance the expectations of his new party with the needs and aspirations of the people of Plateau State.
FAQs
- Q: Why did the North-Central APC Forum campaign for Governor Muftwang’s defection?
A: The Forum campaigned for Muftwang’s defection because it believes he has the capacity to deliver and take the APC to greater heights, and that his coming to the party would serve the best interests of the people of Plateau State. - Q: What advice did the North-Central APC Forum give to Governor Muftwang?
A: The Forum advised Muftwang to avoid a religious and ethnic agenda, unite the people of the state, take full charge of his administration, and eliminate any godfathers and individuals who seek to influence his government. - Q: What are the expectations of the North-Central APC Forum from Governor Muftwang?
A: The Forum expects Muftwang to work closely with President Bola Tinubu, strengthen the party, and serve the best interests of the people of Plateau State.
