Plateau State Governor Caleb Muftwang has denied rumors that he has ousted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The governor said reports that he defected from PDP to APC were nothing but lies.
He also claimed that the photo purportedly showing him alongside some APC governors preparing to welcome President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Edo State is fake.
The governor affirmed his dedication and loyalty to the PDP while urging his supporters to ignore fake news circulating on social media.
Governor Mkhtwane said in a statement on Thursday by his Director of Press and Public Relations, Gyan Bere, that there are mischievous people behind the rumors of his defection.
“Governor Caleb Muthofan has unequivocally denied rumors circulating on social media that he has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). It said it was aimed at misleading the public about its political allegiance and unwavering dedication to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
“The governor particularly condemned the doctored content being circulated that falsely portrayed the image of the governor alongside APC governors and others, purporting to be preparing to welcome President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Edo State. pointed out that the fabrication was a deliberate ploy to create confusion and question loyalty to the PDP.
“Governor Muthofan reiterated his unwavering dedication to serving the people of Plateau State under the PDP, through which he earned the mandate of the people. “He made it clear that he had never thought about it,” the statement said.
He also reassured PDP members in Plateau State and the North Central Zone that consultations with key stakeholders were ongoing to resolve the lingering issues affecting the party in the zone, adding that・We further reaffirmed our determination to cooperate with the Federal Government led by President Tinubu. Collective interests in the development of Plateau State.
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