Jos, Plateau State – Leaders representing more than 300 ethnic nationalities from across the Middle Belt have unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the administration of Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, and his deputy, Ngo Josephine Piyo.
The endorsement was made during a review meeting of Middle Belt ethnic nationalities on the Plateau, convened by Hon. Daniel Kwada, Special Adviser to the Governor on Middle Belt Ethnic Nationalities Affairs.
According to Hon. Kwada, the decision was driven by the governor’s “unwavering commitment to peace, security, infrastructural development, and inclusive governance.” He noted that the gathering brought together diverse groups including the Gongola People’s Forum, Southern Kaduna communities, and representatives from Nasarawa, Benue, Kebbi, Borno, Taraba, and Gombe states.
“What you see here today is only the beginning,” Kwada said. “Governor Caleb Mutfwang has emerged as a new political leader in the Middle Belt, a leader who carries everyone along regardless of tribe, religion, or political affiliation. His projects and inclusive approach cut across all 17 local government areas of Plateau State.”
Professor Abraham Dogo, who announced the endorsement disclosed, that the leaders acknowledged that despite challenges, Governor Mutfwang has demonstrated leadership quality by stabilizing human and capital development in the state beyond imagination.
According to the Middle-Belt leaders, no successive administration in the history of Plateau has done what Mutfwang is doing, most especially taking in consideration the appointment of Senior Special Assistant on middle belt ethnic nationalities affairs which is the first of its kind and called on other governors to emulate Governor Mutfwang.
“We, the leaders of over 300 ethnic nationalities of the Middle Belt on the Plateau, gathered here, and after a crucial deliberation, we wishes to Express our utmost confidence and pass a vote of confidence in the leadership of Governor Caleb Mutfwang and his deputy Ngo Josephine Piyo. This is because of His commitment to peace, security, infrastructural development, and inclusive governance, which has earned our highest commendation.”
Professor Dogo, who is the Plateau state President of the Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU) with over 50 ethnic groups added, that Middle belt leaders endorsement came to fruition after their review meeting which is done quarterly to chat the way forward and unite indigenous people of the Middle belt.
Speaking at the event, Reverend Dr. Ahuche Peter Zakka from Zuru Local Government in Kebbi State commended the governor for his unique leadership style and moral consciousness. “He works with the understanding that he will give account before God, and he has done what no one else has done – including appointing a Special Adviser for the Middle Belt and considering people from other states in his cabinet,” Zakka said.
Speaking on behalf of the GONGOLA people’s Forum, the General Secretary Dr. Emmanuel Anonduko, Commended Governor Mutfwang for Championing and unity of the Middle-Belt leaders, while appreciating him for us inclusive governance irrespective of religion tribe or political affiliation, which has said has changed the narrative.
He promised on behalf of the GONGOLA people’s Forum in the state, that they’ll take advantage of the continuous voters registration exercise that would soon commence by way of mobilising subjects to actively participate so they can all vote for Governor Mutfwang again during the 2027.
On his part, the Secretary of the Conference of Autochthonous Ethnic Community Development Associations (CONAECDA) Solomon sukukum, affirmed that Governor Caleb Mutfwang is a leader who listen and act and has made so much commitment in fostering unity and understand amongst Middle-Belt belt nationalities by given them a voice.
Also speaking, leader of the Nassarawa state indigenous people in plateau state (NASITOP) Mr Richard Audu, disclosed, that the vote of Confidence and endorsement of Governor Caleb Mutfwang for a second Term in office is because of his on wavering commitment to the welfare of Plateau and all middle belt people and his developmental strides.
Mr Audu, who described plateau and nasarawa as Brothers, Commended the Governor’s efforts in terms of security and encouraged him to sustain his efforts in youths and Agricultural empowerment amongst others.
The collective endorsement highlighted key achievements under the Mutfwang administration:
- Peace and Security: Efforts to foster stability, promote harmony, and address insecurity across the state.
- Infrastructural Development: Strategic investments in roads, utilities, and public services across all local government areas.
- Inclusive Governance: Representation and participation of all ethnic nationalities in decision-making processes.
The leaders reaffirmed their readiness to work with the governor to sustain progress, pledging continued support for his policies and development agenda.
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