The Plateau Vanguard for Democracy (PVD), a socio -political group, on Monday applauded the defection of the state Governor, Caleb Muftwang, to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja ahead of the formal reception of the governor to the APC, Chairman of the group, Mr. Christopher Ishaku, said the state will gain more by aligning with the center.
He outlined the enormous benefits the state stood to gain from the governor’s defection and urged stakeholders to embrace the development as a turning point for unity and progress.
Ishaku also called on political leaders, residents, and all stakeholders in the state to view the governor’s alignment with the ruling party as an opportunity to end years of divisive politics and channel energies towards peace, development, and inclusive governance.
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He described the defection as a strategic realignment that could transform political rivalry into collaboration for the greater good of the state.
Ishaku insisted that the moment is one in which valuable assets that have been deployed in political brinkmanship will now be channeled toward the development of Plateau State.
The PVD chairman emphasised that bringing together the governor’s political structure and former rivals in the APC would create a stronger, more unified platform to tackle the state’s longstanding challenges.
“The defection of the governor will consolidate the different tendencies in the state into a cohesive body that will ultimately make Plateau better.
“Plateau’s advancement depends more on cooperation among leaders than on rigid party loyalties.
“The new political configuration will drive strategic unity and a renewed focus on tangible governance results,” he said.
Ishaku added that the evolving landscape presented a rare catalyst for healing divisions, fostering inclusive leadership, and delivering real improvements in security, economy, and infrastructure for residents.
