Plateau governor Mutfwang resigns from PDP, cites ‘current realities’
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has resigned as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
This is contained in a letter dated December 30, 2025, addressed to the PDP ward chairman in Ampang West Ward, Mangu Local Government Area of the state.
The governor, who thanked the PDP for providing him with a platform to participate in the democratic process, also thanked leaders of the party at all levels for the support and solidarity.
He said, “Given the realities of the moment and guided by my commitment to purposeful leadership, clarity of direction and service delivery, I’m compelled to seek an alternative political platform.”
Mr Mutfwang was elected governor in 2023 on the platform of the PDP.
The governor didn’t state his next political destination.
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