The Plateau State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed the state governor, Caleb Mutfwang, into the party, pledging to support him to succeed in his new political journey.
The party’s Publicity Secretary, Shittu Bamaiyi, mentioned this on Friday in an interview in Jos.
The APC on Thursday announced the defection of the Plateau State Governor from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling party.
His defection was announced by the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, during the party’s 14th National Caucus meeting held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.
Speaking on the development in an interview in Jos on Friday, Bamaiyi described the APC as a non-discriminatory party open to all eligible Nigerians, including the governor.
“We’re not surprised by the governor’s decision to join the APC, and we’re ready to give him all the support he needs to succeed,” Bamaiyi said.
He stressed that joining a political party is a fundamental right, adding that no one can stop anyone from joining the APC.
“People must understand that joining a political party is the right of every citizen of Nigeria,” he said.
Bamaiyi asked detractors to respect the governor’s choice, stating, “While some people have the right to be annoyed, others also have the right to be happy.”
He described Mutfwang’s defection as a positive for the party, saying, “Whether you like it or not, our number in the APC has increased.”
The APC official voiced confidence in the governor’s leadership abilities, stating, “The governor is no stranger to party politics. He’s been in a political party before, so he knows what to do. We expect him to carry everyone along.
Bamaiyi concluded, “So, he is welcome to the APC. We are going to give him the needed support.”
