The Digest:
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has disclosed that his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) followed a personal invitation from President Bola Tinubu. The governor stated that despite declining the offer on previous occasions, the national instability within the PDP ultimately compelled his move to ensure Plateau's interests were protected.
Key Points:
- Governor Caleb Mutfwang said President Tinubu personally invited him to join the APC
- He had previously declined the invitation multiple times to remain in the PDP
- Mutfwang cited the "undeniable problems" within the PDP's national structure as the key reason for defecting
- He stated the move was to secure Plateau's mandate and avoid political "gambling."
- The governor emphasized the need for a "solid structure at the national level" to govern effectively
- He acknowledged the APC's past issues in Plateau but praised the Tinubu administration's "cordiality."
- Mutfwang hinted at imminent "good news" and benefits for the state from the switch
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
