20/12/2025
To those who feel disappointed, unsettled, or even hurt by Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s defection to the APC, your emotions are valid and understandable.
Political support is often rooted not just in calculation, but in trust, shared struggle, and a sense of collective identity. When a major shift occurs, it is natural to feel let down.
However, it may be helpful to separate the vehicle from the driver. The values, temperament, and governing philosophy that earned Governor Mutfwang your support did not disappear with a change of party. His commitment to peace, inclusion, justice, and development on the Plateau remains the true measure by which his leadership should be judged, not the platform on which he currently stands.
Politics, especially in Nigeria, is dynamic, not fixed. Alliances shift, parties realign, and strategies evolve in response to changing realities. While this can be unsettling, it does not automatically negate past sacrifices or future expectations. What ultimately matters is whether governance improves, whether the state gains stronger leverage to address security and development challenges, and whether the lives of ordinary citizens are positively impacted.
Supporters are therefore encouraged to remain calm, reflective, and engaged. Hold the Governor to account, insist on transparency, and continue to demand performance.
Support should not be blind, but disappointment should not translate into disengagement. History has shown that leadership decisions often reveal their true value over time, not in the heat of the moment.
Above all, remember that loyalty to Plateau State and its people must remain paramount.
Parties are instruments; progress is the goal.
If this political shift ultimately delivers stability, opportunity, and peace, then patience and restraint today may prove to have been wise tomorrow.