Plateau is Tinubu or nothing, Mutfwang declares at North Central APC rally

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Caleb Mutfwang, the Plateau State governor has declared that the people of the state are committed to securing victory for ...

Caleb Mutfwang, the Plateau State governor has declared that the people of the state are committed to securing victory for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that the state is prepared to deliver unprecedented votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Mutfwang made the declaration on Saturday while welcoming Tinubu and his campaign entourage to Jos, Plateau state capital during the APC North-Central zonal rally, describing the President as a friend of Plateau State and the North-Central region.

The governor said Plateau had a significant place in Nigeria’s political history, recalling that Jos played a role in the nomination of the presidential candidate during the June 12, 1993 election, as well as in the nomination of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

He expressed appreciation to Tinubu for what he described as his administration’s developmental contributions to Plateau State, particularly in road infrastructure, education and healthcare, adding that the people had continued to receive support from the Federal Government despite opposition attempts to create a negative impression about the President.

Mutfwang also praised Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, for her support to Plateau residents, recalling her visit to the state and the assistance she extended to the people, which he said had endeared her to the people.

He assured the President that the state had been sufficiently mobilised to deliver unprecedented votes for him in the 2027 election, declaring that Plateau had made its political choice.

“We are delighted that it was here that the candidate for the famous June 12 election was nominated. It was here that President Obasanjo was also nominated.

“We are glad that you are here on this historic occasion as we host the rally for the North-Central geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Mr President, we are delighted to have you because we consider you a friend of Plateau State and the North-Central region of Nigeria in general.

“You have…

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