Caleb Mutfwang Clinches APC Plateau Primary with 233,335 Votes

Mutfwang, who was elected governor in 2023 under the Peoples Democratic Party, resigned from that party on December 29, 2025, seeking a clearer political direction. Two days later he joined the All Progressives Congress, aligning himself with the Progressive Governors bloc and the national Renewed Hope Agenda. His previous PDP victory was later challenged in court, with the Supreme Court reinstating him in January 2024 after an appellate nullification. In the 2023 gubernatorial election, Mutfwang secured 525,299 votes, defeating APC’s Nentawe Yilwatda who polled 481,370 votes.

The returning officer announced that Mutfwang received 233,335 votes across the state’s 17 LGAs, while Bida tallied 3,070 votes. Mutfwang won every local government area, showing a uniform level of support. APC committee chairman Idris Wase said the governor’s entry into the party creates a broad, unifying platform that puts public interest first and will drive improvements in roads, jobs, security, and living standards. APC state chairman Rufus Bature thanked the electoral committee for conducting a free, fair, and transparent exercise, noting that the party will now focus on consolidating support across the state.

With the APC nomination locked, Mutfwang now faces the general election where he will defend his incumbency against opposition candidates. His sweep of the primary suggests strong party cohesion, but the electorate will judge his record on service delivery and the promises made by the APC leadership. Observers will watch how his campaign translates the primary momentum into voter turnout and whether the promised infrastructure and job programs gain traction in the coming months. Political analysts note that the opposition is likely to field a unified candidate to challenge Mutfwang’s incumbency, making voter outreach and policy clarity decisive factors in the months ahead.