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‘It will be difficult to defeat Gov Mutfwang in 2027’ – Former Plateau lawmaker, Bagos

Published

4 months ago

August 2, 2025

A former member of the House of Representatives for Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency, Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos, has declared that it will be a very difficult task to defeat Gov. Caleb Mutfwang in the 2027 gubernatorial election in the state.

Bagos, who represented the constituency from 2019 to 2023 before he was ousted by a Court of Appeal judgement, made the assertion in a statement on Thursday, saying that despite being a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mutfwang will be the most formidable governor in Nigeria to be ousted in the 2027 general elections.

In the statement, the former lawmaker hinged his projection on what he described as Mutfwang’s excellent performance and development strides across the state since assuming office two years ago.

Bagos stated that apart from his strong desire to develop the state and wipe away the eight wasted years of the previous government, Mutfwang has displayed a strategic leadership pattern that has transcended partisan politics and is rather focused on delivering tangible results that have won the hearts of the people of the state across party lines.

He added that the governor has redefined governance by setting an unprecedented pace of development across all sectors in the state, reasoning that anyone who dreams of defeating him in 2027 will just be wasting their time.

Commenting on the boasts by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, to reclaim the state from the PDP in 2027, Bagos advised him and the APC to perish the thought as the 2027 elections will be about the candidates, not party affiliations or national influence, and the people of Plateau are aligned with Mutfwang.

He cited the governor’s bold infrastructural investments, which are manifested in road construction in both urban and rural areas, as well as reforms in health, education, and job creation, as major achievements that have earned him widespread public trust.

He also commented on Gov. Mutfwang’s seamless approach to human capital development, youth empowerment, and technical education, which has restored hope and pride among Plateau citizens.

He also highlighted the administration’s commitment to reviving abandoned projects, improving rural infrastructure, expanding access to water, and attracting partnerships from both local investors and the diaspora, which he says has made him a formidable candidate in 2027.

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BREAKING: Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke Joins Accord Party

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15 hours ago

December 9, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

In the letter, Adeleke attributed his exit to the crisis at the national level.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced his defection to a new political party.

Adeleke recently resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing internal crises within the party.

According to a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ward 2, Sagba Abogunde, in Ede North Local Government Area, the governor formally withdrew from the party on November 4, 2025.

In the letter, Adeleke attributed his exit to the crisis at the national level.

“Due to the current crisis within the national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my membership of the People’s Democratic Party with immediate effect,” the letter read.

Adeleke, who rose to political prominence through the PDP, expressed gratitude for the role the party played in his political journey.

“I thank the People’s Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the People’s Democratic Party,” he stated.

In an announcement on Tuesday evening monitored by SaharaReporters, Adeleke unveiled his new political platform as the Accord Party.

SaharaReporters had earlier reported indications that he would join the Accord Party, citing sources familiar with developments in the state.

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State House of Assembly suspends Local Govt chairman

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16 hours ago

December 9, 2025

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State House of Assembly suspends LG chairman

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Lafia Local Government, Mohammad Haliru Arabo, for three months over his role in the unlawful removal of the council’s Speaker.

The decision was taken during plenary in Lafia after a motion was raised by Musa Ibrahim Abubakar, who leads the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

Lawmakers agreed that the action was needed to allow a fair investigation and calm the tension that followed the leadership dispute in the council.

The Speaker of the House, Danladi Jatau, said the suspension will stand until the committee completes its findings.

He said that the current structure of the Lafia Legislative Arm will remain unchanged throughout the investigation.

During this period, the Deputy Chairman of Lafia Local Government, Uba Arikiya, has been directed to take charge of the council.

The Speaker explained that the House acted within the powers given to it by the constitution and questioned why the Chairman ventured into matters that belong to the legislature.

The Clerk of the House has been asked to notify Governor Abdullahi Sule of the resolution.

Lawmakers such as Hajarat Danyaro Ibrahim, Mohammed Garba Isimbabi, Suleiman Yakubu Azara, and Larry Ven-Bawa backed the move, saying that the suspension would help prevent a wider crisis in the council and send a clear message to other local governments in the state.