Former Senate Minority Leader, Simon Mwadkwon, has assured that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will retain its stronghold in Plateau State regardless of whether Governor Caleb Mutfwang defects to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Mwadkwon, who represented Plateau North in the National Assembly before being removed by an Appeal Court ruling, made the remarks during an interaction with journalists in Jos on Thursday.
Speculations of Defection
In recent weeks, reports have suggested that Governor Mutfwang is among four PDP governors allegedly considering a switch to the APC to bolster their political ambitions.
However, Mwadkwon dismissed the rumours, stressing that the governor himself had consistently denied such claims.
“The Plateau State Governor has publicly denied any intention of joining the APC on several occasions; therefore, I don’t think he has any interest in doing so,” he said.
Plateau’s Loyalty to PDP
The former lawmaker emphasized that Plateau has long been a PDP stronghold and that the people’s loyalty to the party would not be shaken by the governor’s political choices.
“Plateau is always a PDP state, and whether the governor leaves the party or not, the people of the state know that their love for the PDP is unparalleled,” he stated.
PDP Ready for 2027
While advising Mutfwang to remain in the PDP, Mwadkwon added that even if the governor were to defect, the party would field a strong replacement to ensure electoral victory in 2027.
“If Governor Mutfwang decides to leave the party and contest on another platform, the PDP would find a capable replacement for him and the party would win. The PDP is the only party where his best interest will be served,” he said.
🗳️ Mwadkwon’s comments reflect growing speculation around party realignments ahead of the 2027 elections, even as the PDP works to consolidate its influence in Plateau State.
