Plateau Governor Mutwang resigns from PDP
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has resigned as a member of the Peoples Democratic Celebration.
That is contained in a letter dated December 30, 2025, addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman in Ampang West Ward, Mangu Native Authorities Space of the state.
The letter, personally signed by the governor, was made obtainable to journalists on Thursday in Jos.
The governor, who thanked the PDP for offering him with a platform to take part within the democratic course of, additionally thanked leaders of the get together in any respect ranges for his or her assist and solidarity.
He stated, “Given the realities of the second and guides by my dedication to purposeful management, readability of path and repair supply, I’m compelled to hunt an alternate political platform.”
Mutwang was elected governor in 2023 on the platform of the PDP.
The governor is but to declare his subsequent political vacation spot.
Mutwang’s resignation from the PDP comes a day after former Labour Celebration presidential candidate within the 2023 common elections, Peter Obi, formally defected to the African Democratic Congress.
Obi, who can also be a former Governor of Anambra State, urged Nigerians and opposition forces to unite underneath a broad nationwide coalition to “rescue Nigeria from poverty, disunity and democratic decline.”
Obi introduced his defection on the Nike Lake Resort, Enugu on Wednesday, the place he delivered a New Yr tackle, accusing the present political management of state seize, {economic} mismanagement and systematic erosion of democratic values.
“This choice is guided solely by patriotism and nationwide curiosity. I now respectfully name on my political associates, the Obidient Motion and opposition leaders throughout the nation to hitch this broad nationwide coalition underneath the African Democratic Congress. Historical past is not going to forgive silence in moments of nationwide peril,” he stated.
Presenting his defection as half of a bigger nationwide mission, Obi stated Nigeria had reached a essential turning level and will not afford politics of division.
“Because the 12 months 2025 ends right this moment, we stand on the edge of a brand new starting. For Nigeria, moments of profound nationwide problem demand readability of function and decisive motion. That second is now,” he stated.
He described Nigeria as a nation in deep misery, citing widespread poverty, unemployment and insecurity.
“With over 130 million Nigerians dwelling in multidimensional poverty and greater than 80 million youths unemployed, our persons are in persistent agony. This isn’t the future God bequeathed to over 220 million Nigerians. Nigeria is looted into poverty,” Obi stated.
Obi rejected claims that Nigeria’s disaster was inevitable, arguing that management failure, not lack of sources, was accountable.