The inauguration, held on Monday, November 2, 2026, at the Government House, Rayfield, Jos, brought together party leaders, political stakeholders and campaign coordinators to begin mobilisation for the re-election of Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, as well as Governor Mutfwang, Deputy Governor Ngo Josephine Piyo and APC candidates contesting National and State Assembly seats in Plateau State.
Speaking at the event, Mutfwang expressed appreciation to the people of Plateau for their support, acknowledging that although his administration had recorded progress in key sectors, significant challenges remained.
He argued that his government deserved another term to consolidate ongoing projects and programmes, describing development as a continuous process that requires consistency.
“There is no government that ends everything. Every government is a relay. Our duty is not to make others look bad; it is to see how we can collectively make Plateau State look better,” he said.
On security, the Governor acknowledged persistent challenges but assured residents that his administration was pursuing sustained measures to protect lives and property.
He disclosed that plans were underway to facilitate the safe return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their communities, while announcing that another batch of retrained Operation Rainbow personnel would soon be commissioned alongside the deployment of at least 800 trained forest guards to vulnerable communities.
Mutfwang urged residents to remain patient and support government efforts towards restoring peace across the state.
Addressing the economic situation, the Governor defended the economic reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration, noting that the country needed time to overcome longstanding fiscal and structural challenges.
He also highlighted interventions by his administration to ease the impact of economic hardship, including the introduction of Tin City Metro buses, revival of rail services within the metropolis, a 50 per cent reduction in tuition fees in state-owned tertiary institutions and a 300 per cent increase in student allowances.
He further acknowledged the benefits of the Federal Government’s student loan and scholarship programmes in supporting Plateau students in tertiary institutions.
On party unity and mobilisation, Mutfwang urged APC candidates and stakeholders to put aside political differences, embrace humility and work collectively towards the party’s success.
He stressed that electoral victories were determined at the grassroots, urging campaign council members to return to their respective wards, constituencies and local government areas to mobilise voters.
“The votes are in the polling unit. They are not in Jos. Everybody can only matter in the locality where you come from,” he stated.
The Governor also charged members to conduct campaigns with respect for political opponents, insisting that the party’s message should be communicated through constructive engagement, honesty and clear presentation of government policies and achievements.
Earlier, the Director-General of the Mutfwang/Piyo 2027 Governorship Campaign Council, Sir Joseph N. Ari, KSM, KSS, OON, expressed appreciation to the Governor for the confidence reposed in him and other members of the council.
Ari pledged that the campaign would be driven by discipline, teamwork, effective coordination and responsibility, assuring that the council would adopt an issue-based approach devoid of bitterness and political acrimony.
He commended the Governor’s “Time Is Now” policy direction, particularly its emphasis on unity, mutual respect and development, describing peaceful coexistence as essential to the state’s progress.
The campaign DG disclosed that the council had received expressions of support from 115 support groups, in addition to solidarity visits and assurances from traditional rulers, religious leaders, women, youths and other organised groups.
He, however, emphasised the need for collective participation and strategic engagement with communities across the state to achieve the party’s objectives.
Ari also called on party supporters and residents to turn out en masse on November 14, 2026, to welcome President Tinubu, Vice President Shettima, APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, and other national party leaders during their scheduled visit to Plateau State.
In his remarks, the Plateau State APC Chairman, Hon. Rufus Bature, described the inauguration as a significant step towards building a coordinated political structure ahead of the 2027 elections.
Bature emphasised the importance of grassroots mobilisation, loyalty, effective communication and accountability, noting that the party’s electoral success would depend largely on the strength of its structures across polling units.
He charged members of the campaign council to remain committed to their responsibilities and avoid complacency, adding that the party remained open to accommodating more stakeholders as preparations for the elections progressed.
