The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North Central region has begun consultations to woo Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau state from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Stakeholders of the party disclosed that the move to win over people of like minds as the governor was necessary if the APC hoped to reclaim Plateau state.
This was disclosed in a letter addressed to the APC national secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, which was made available to the press on Monday, July 22.
As reported by The Punch, the letter, signed by Salleh Zazzaga, Chairman of North Central APC Forum, was submitted to the national secretariat by Sani Jigas, chairman of Nasarawa state.
Recall that the APC lost control of Plateau state to the PDP in the 2023 elections after holding power since 2015, necessitating efforts to regain political ground.
But Zazzaga raised a concern that the APC leaders in Plateau are no longer proactive and have since recoiled into their shells following the Supreme Court judgement reaffirming Mutfwang’s election victory.
He noted that the governor’s positive relationship with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is pivotal in securing his defection.
Speaking further, Zazzaga lamented that the APC’s weakening position in Plateau state have prompted strategic meetings and consultations among party chieftains.
The letter read:
Similarly, TimesNow.com.ng previously reported that APC chairman Abdullahi Ganduje finally listened to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and moved to reconcile with Governor Yusuf and his political boss Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Ganduje is not only making peace with Governor Yusuf, he has urged him to dump the NNPP and move to the APC.
He appealed to other NNPP chieftains that the APC would create an enabling environment should they decide to join the opposition.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
