Plateau State Agog as Vice President Shettima Welcomes Governor Mutfwang into APC

Plateau State was thrown into excitement on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, as Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, officially received the Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, into the All Progressives Congress (APC). The historic event, which took place at the Polo Field in Jos, attracted a massive crowd of party supporters, political leaders, and residents across the state, turning the venue into a sea of celebration and political solidarity.

Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Shettima described Governor Mutfwang’s decision to join the APC as a strong statement of confidence in the ruling party. According to him, the move affirms the APC’s status as a truly national platform, one that is open to all Nigerians who are committed to unity, peace, and inclusive development.
“The APC remains the destination for all citizens who believe in a united future for Nigeria,” Shettima said. “Governor Mutfwang’s decision reflects our shared commitment to national unity and inclusive governance, values that this party continues to uphold.”
He reassured party members and Nigerians at large that the APC-led governmen focused on strengthening national cohesion and delivering development that cuts across regions, ethnicities, and political backgrounds.
The event was graced by several high-profile political figures, underscoring its national significance.

Among those in attendance were the President of the Senate, His Excellency Godswill Akpabio; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas; t remainstop APC leaders; governors; lawmakers; and other key stakeholders from within and outside Plateau State.
Governor Mutfwang’s defection marks a major political development in Plateau State and is expected to reshape the state’s political landscape ahead of future elections.

The atmosphere at the Polo Field was festive, with chants, music, and expressions of optimism as supporters hailed the move as a new chapter for Plateau State within the APC family.