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NEW EMISSARIES OF GOVERNOR MUTFWANG IN APC EXPOSED

Two lawmakers; Rt. Hon. Naanlong Gapyil, Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, and Hon. Ishaya Lalu, Member Representing Mangu/Bokkos in the House of Representatives, have now emerged as the new, inglorious emissaries in Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s desperate mission to infiltrate the All Progressives Congress (APC) through the back door. Their recent political maneuvers have raised serious concerns within the party, prompting widespread condemnation from committed APC faithful across the state.

Penultimate week leading to the grand reception of decampees into the APC, the duo allegedly embarked on a covert political expedition to Abuja. Their first stop was at the office of the Vice President, where they attempted unsuccessfully, to foist Governor Mutfwang on the APC leadership. When this clandestine lobbying collapsed, they proceeded to seek refuge in the influence of General T.Y. Danjuma, one of Nigeria’s most revered elder statesmen. Their mission? To beg the elder statesman to intervene by persuading Professor Nentawe and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to accept Mutfwang into the APC fold.

Part of their shameless requests included forcing the postponement of last Saturday’s APC event, a strategic move intended to buy enough time for Governor Mutfwang to sneak into the party. This plot, which was roundly rejected by party stakeholders, has now exposed the depth of their political desperation and willingness to undermine established party protocols for personal gain.

Insiders believe the duo is acting purely for self-preservation, driven by promises allegedly made by Governor Mutfwang. Speaker Naanlong is said to have been offered an automatic return ticket to the State Assembly, while Lalu was reportedly assured of a second-term ticket in the House of Representatives. For Speaker Naanlong in particular, this is not surprising. Reports have long circulated that before he was installed as Speaker by Mutfwang’s enforcer, Yari Kumchi, he had already signed questionable agreements that now bind him to the Governor’s political agenda.

For Naanlong, his mission is clear: break the ranks of APC lawmakers in the House and weaken the party’s internal cohesion to enable Governor Mutfwang’s divide-and-rule strategy. But the Speaker’s own political future looks grim. His fourth-term ambition is considered dead on arrival, as the people of Mikang Constituency emphatically rejected him during the 2023 elections and are poised to do so again.

Hon. Ishaya Lalu’s case is no less troubling. His unimpressive performance at the National Assembly and dwindling support within APC structures have left him clutching at political straws. Rather than rebuild credibility within his party, he has sought comfort in the collapsing political structure of Governor Mutfwang. Despite being handed the party’s Reps ticket on a platter by Fred Lalong, Lalu repaid the goodwill with disloyalty. He severed ties with his benefactor and is now surrounded by political adversaries waiting patiently to end his career in 2027.

The combined activities of these two political jobbers have been overwhelmingly rejected by the majority of APC stakeholders in Plateau State. The truth remains simple and unchanged: Governor Mutfwang knows the proper and honourable path to joining the APC. Attempting to infiltrate the party by undermining leaders such as Senator Simon Bako Lalong and Professor Nentawe Yilwatda will never grant him entry. The APC on the Plateau has moved past the era of weak links — and the exposure of these new emissaries is proof that the party is determined to safeguard its integrity ahead of 2027.

GOVERNOR MUTFWANG FORMALLY ANNOUNCES DEFECTION TO THE YOUNG PROGRESSIVES PARTY (YPP)

In a move aimed at repositioning Plateau State on the path of credible leadership, inclusiveness, and purposeful governance, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has formally announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Young Progressives Party (YPP).

Governor Mutfwang stated that his decision followed wide consultations with critical stakeholders across the state and beyond, who unanimously agreed that the YPP offers a fresh, people-oriented platform to consolidate ongoing reforms and advance the collective aspirations of Plateau people.

The Governor emphasized that his defection is driven by a commitment to restore faith in governance, bridge political divides, and champion a new vision for unity, peace, and progress across Plateau State. He reiterated his unwavering dedication to service delivery, transparency, and good governance, irrespective of political affiliation.

Governor Mutfwang called on citizens to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and supportive of government’s efforts to deepen democracy and accelerate development across all sectors.

The Governor’s move to the YPP takes immediate effect, as he continues to lead the state government with renewed vigor and broader political inclusiveness.

Signed:

Gyang Bere
Director of Press and Public Affairs
to the Executive Governor of Plateau State
14 November 2025