APC Challenges Governor Mutfwang to Name Those Pressuring Him to Defect

Strategic Insights -

Governor Caleb Mutfwang's recent statement about several APC chieftains pressuring him to defect from the PDP has been met with skepticism by the APC in Plateau State. According to the party's acting publicity secretary, Shittu Bamaiyi, Mutfwang's claims are a sign of weak performance rather than political strength. Bamaiyi has challenged the governor to name those pressuring him, stating that if Mutfwang truly meant well for his supporters and the state, he should have courageously done so. The APC spokesman also described the situation as a "big minus" for the governor, highlighting the unusual nature of an opposition party publicly rejecting a sitting governor's potential defection.

Key Takeaways:

  • The APC in Plateau State has challenged Governor Mutfwang to name those allegedly pressuring him to defect from the PDP to the APC, citing his claims as a sign of weak performance rather than political strength.
  • Bamaiyi argued that if Mutfwang had performed to the satisfaction of Plateau residents, there would be no need for discussions about defection or political alignment.
  • The APC spokesman described the situation as a "big minus" for the governor, highlighting the unusual nature of an opposition party publicly rejecting a sitting governor's potential defection.
  • Mutfwang stated that only divine direction and the will of the people who elected him could influence a decision to change his party.
  • The APC has suggested that 60 to 70 per cent of APC members in the state would be glad to have the PDP in their party, citing Mutfwang's performance as a reason for their desire.

Statistics:

  • 60-70 per cent of APC members in Plateau State are allegedly glad to have the PDP in their party.
  • The situation has been described as a "big minus" for Governor Mutfwang by the APC's acting publicity secretary.
  • The APC has challenged Governor Mutfwang to name those pressuring him to defect from the PDP to the APC.

Sources:

  • [Source: Vanguard]
  • [Source: Peoples Gazette]
  • [Source: Plateau State News]