Over 300 leaders of various ethnic nationalities in the middle belt region have passed a vote of confidence to the governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang for inclusive governance.

The leaders acknowledged that despite challenges governor Mutfwang has demonstrate leadership quality by stabilizing human and capital development.

According to the 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.
"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."

Middle belt leaders endorsement came to fruition after their quarterly review meeting held on Sunday in Jos.
They promised to take advantage of the voters registration that would soon commence by way of mobilising subjects to actively participate.

The also encouraged the governor to do more in addressing insecurity, youth empowerment, agriculture amongst others.
A senior special assistant (SSA)  on middle belt ethnic nationalities and middle belt affairs,Dan Kwada, confirmed we're actually here for a review meeting of middle belt ethnic nationalities here on the Plateau, and after our meeting the people decided to passed a vote of confidence on governor Mutfwang.

"What has happened is just a tip on the iceberg compared to what is going to happen in the coming days because this endorsement and vote of confidence by the leaders of over 300 ethnic nationalities here on the Plateau is the testament for the governor Caleb Mutfwang unwavering commitment to the welfare of the Plateau people, security, peace, infrastructural development and inclusive governance that he has brought. 

"We have the southern Kaduna people, we have the ethnic nationalities from Nasarawa state with almost 30 or 40 ethnic nationalities. We have people from Benue, Zuru, Borno, Taraba, Gombe all are here with one voice in unison to passed a vote of confidence on governor Mutfwang because they have never seen this kind of leadership. Governor Caleb Mutfwang has emerged as the new political leader in the middle belt region and the people of the region will continue to look up to him for leadership and direction anytime, anyday", Kwada added.
Earlier, spokesperson of the group, Professor Abraham Dogo who doubled as the president of Southern Kaduna People Union (SOKAPU), Plateau State chapter revealed the collective endorsement of governor Mutfwang and his deputy is in cognisance of their antecedents across Plateau.

"The governor had set the turn for more discussion, given us a sense of belonging and projects is glaring across the state. We have never had this before in the history of Plateau and middle belt region."

Also aligning his thoughts 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 General 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.

Meanwhile, leader of the Nasarawa 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 unwavering 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.