The Hausa Fulani Political Forum in Jos North local government area of Plateau State, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). 

This move according to the forum is in support of Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who recently joined the APC, citing the need for unity and better governance in Plateau State.

Speaking to newsmen on Wednesday in Jos the state capital before receiving the APC e-registration membership card alongside other members, the forum's chairman, Barr Auwal Haruna, praised Governor Mutfwang's decision, stating it's in the best interest of the state.
They believe this alignment will strengthen engagements with the federal government, bringing projects and programs that benefit Plateau State, especially under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's renewed hope agenda.

"The defection of the Governor to the Ruling APC will enhance synergy and strengthen engagements with the Federal Government for Projects and programmes that will benefit Plateau State especially on the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu CFR and specifically on the Local Government Autonomy which will bring succour to the Common man at the grassroot level.

"We witnessed the bickering that was entrenched into the 2023 elections, but with this renewed partnership, side are brought together which will accelerate the progress and transformation of the State through Unity and brotherhood.
"In times of uncertainties and distractions, a leader must take an immediate action. We therefore appreciate our leader the captain of the Time is now Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang for taking a proactive, courageous and decisive choice by jumping from a sinking ship as the decision is not personal but for the overall interest of Plateau State.

"We pray that May the Almighty God continue to give him wisdom andprotection in the discharge of his duties.

"We equally want to appreciate the APC National Chairman and all the Elders who stood and are still standing by the Governor on this fraternity as the progress of Plateau State should be the priority above any personal gain.
"Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang governance philosophy cannot beoveremphasised as it is rooted in empathy, fairness and inclusion, a value that resonates across ethnic and religious lines which cannot be faulted thus I urge Your Excellency to continue in that regard.

"It is in this regards that we called on all our members to join APC at their various wards and continued to support the captain of the Time is now Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, while on our own part we have today collapsed all our structures and join a similar forum in APC to strengthened and solidify the forum and add value for the success of the APC in all its future endeavours", Haruna concluded.

While presenting the membership card to the defectors, APC zonal chairman, Agwom Atang Azi alongside Jos North LGA counterpart, Alhaji Sani Muhammed Gangare said defectors has equal right and privileges for all members.