2027: PDP dismisses Yilwatda’s claim APC will install next Plateau governor

The Plateau State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described as “mere ambition and rhetoric” a claim by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, that the APC will install a governor in the state come 2027.

The State PDP Publicity Secretary, Jonathan Amande, reacted to the APC national chairman’s claim in a statement on Wednesday.

Amande, who was reacting to Yilwatda’s comments during a live appearance on a radio programme in Jos on Tuesday, described the claim as unrealistic and a misreading of the political mood in the state.

According to him, only the people of Plateau, not an individual or party hierarchy, can decide who governs them.

“While the PDP acknowledges that Professor Nentawe is free to dream and express his opinion, it is worth reminding him that producing the next governor of our dear State requires far more than mere ambition or rhetoric.

“Our focus remains on strengthening our unity, consolidating democratic gains, and working closely with the people to ensure more progress and development in the State,” Amande said.