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Governor Caleb Mutfwang has reaffirmed his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
The governor said this in reaction to a designed electronic flex banner that has been circulating on social media featuring his image, falsely suggesting his defection to the All-Progressives Congress (APC).
Recall that a banner was reportedly said to have been mounted in Edo State for a purpose yet to be unravelled.
A statement signed by Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Executive Governor said “The attention of Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has been drawn to a misleading social media post circulating a designed electronic flex banner featuring his image, falsely suggesting his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The banner was said to have been mounted in Edo State for a purpose yet to be unravelled.
“This orchestrated falsehood, crafted by certain individuals and executed by mischief-makers, is aimed at creating division between the Governor and the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), as well as his dedicated supporters in Plateau State.”
The statement added that while the baseless rumour does not warrant a formal response, it became necessary to dispel any misconceptions that may mislead the public and to preserve the Governor’s integrity.
Guided by his faith and belief in divine providence, the statement emphasized that the Governor acknowledged that the people of Plateau State regard the PDP as their trusted political platform for leadership stating the governor remains “a committed PDP member who firmly upholds the party’s values and the trust placed in him by the people of Plateau State, who overwhelmingly elected him in the 2023 elections under the PDP banner.
“The notion that he has contemplated leaving the PDP for the APC is entirely false, and the Governor affirms that he has never discussed with anyone about switching political parties.
Describing the social media post as the handwork of those who do not wish the state well, the statement advised the public to dismiss it and refrain from sharing false information.
“The public is hereby urged to disregard the actions of these detractors, whose sole aim is to tarnish the Governor’s reputation for their selfish political gain. Governor Mutfwang has not authorized anyone to create or circulate any such flex banner, and he remains steadfast in his commitment to the PDP and the people of Plateau State.”