In a move that's sending ripples through Plateau State politics, Simon Mwadkwon, the former Senate Minority Leader who once represented Plateau North in the 10th National Assembly, has officially switched from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement came on Thursday during a high-profile visit to APC elders in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
This defection isn't just a personal change of color; it's being framed as a calculated step toward bigger things. After wide consultations with constituents, family, political stakeholders, and supporters across the six local government areas of Plateau North (Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Jos North, Jos South, Jos East, and Bassa), Mwadkwon described his move as a "strategic realignment" aimed at better representation, stronger collaboration with national leaders, and amplifying the voices of his people in key decisions.
Speaking directly to the party elders, he said: “I am here to formally announce my entry into the APC and to seek the counsel of party elders at the grassroots.” He emphasized that this isn't a symbolic switch but part of a serious push to strengthen the APC in Plateau State ahead of the 2027 general elections. And yes, he's already signaling his ambition: Mwadkwon made it clear he intends to contest for the Plateau North senatorial seat in 2027.A Turbulent Political Journey So FarMwadkwon's story has had its share of drama. He won the Plateau North senatorial election in 2023 on the PDP ticket and briefly served as Senate Minority Leader that year. However, the Court of Appeal nullified his victory and ordered a rerun. The subsequent bye-election saw the seat go to the current senator, Dachungyang Mwadkon, under the Action Democratic Party (ADP) platform.
Now, with this latest twist, Mwadkwon is positioning himself for a comeback, this time under the APC banner.
The welcome was warm. Solomon Bature, chairman of the APC Elders’ Council in Barkin Ladi, greeted him enthusiastically, stressing that the party is open to all Nigerians ready to uphold its principles. He called the defection a "positive development" and urged loyalty as they work to grow the party together.
Mwadkwon arrived with a strong entourage, including former local government officials and committed party loyalists.Why This Matters Ahead of 2027Political watchers see this as another sign of the intense realignments happening across Nigeria as parties gear up for the next major polls. In Plateau, where the PDP has long held sway, a high-profile figure like Mwadkwon joining the APC could give the ruling party a significant boost in the North Central region.
Social media is already lighting up with reactions. One popular comment on X read: "From PDP victory to court loss, now APC comeback? Simon Mwadkwon is playing 4D chess in Plateau politics!" Others are debating whether this will truly shift the balance or remain a personal move in a state known for strong PDP roots.
As the 2027 elections draw closer, defections like this keep the political landscape dynamic and unpredictable. Will this strengthen the APC's grip in Plateau, or spark a fierce counter-response from the PDP? Only time will tell.
What are your thoughts on this latest defection? Is it a game-changer for Plateau North, or just another politician reading the room? Share your views in the comments below, and let's keep the conversation going!
Stay locked in for more updates as Nigeria's political chessboard continues to evolve.
Speaking directly to the party elders, he said: “I am here to formally announce my entry into the APC and to seek the counsel of party elders at the grassroots.” He emphasized that this isn't a symbolic switch but part of a serious push to strengthen the APC in Plateau State ahead of the 2027 general elections. And yes, he's already signaling his ambition: Mwadkwon made it clear he intends to contest for the Plateau North senatorial seat in 2027.A Turbulent Political Journey So FarMwadkwon's story has had its share of drama. He won the Plateau North senatorial election in 2023 on the PDP ticket and briefly served as Senate Minority Leader that year. However, the Court of Appeal nullified his victory and ordered a rerun. The subsequent bye-election saw the seat go to the current senator, Dachungyang Mwadkon, under the Action Democratic Party (ADP) platform.
Now, with this latest twist, Mwadkwon is positioning himself for a comeback, this time under the APC banner.
The welcome was warm. Solomon Bature, chairman of the APC Elders’ Council in Barkin Ladi, greeted him enthusiastically, stressing that the party is open to all Nigerians ready to uphold its principles. He called the defection a "positive development" and urged loyalty as they work to grow the party together.
Mwadkwon arrived with a strong entourage, including former local government officials and committed party loyalists.Why This Matters Ahead of 2027Political watchers see this as another sign of the intense realignments happening across Nigeria as parties gear up for the next major polls. In Plateau, where the PDP has long held sway, a high-profile figure like Mwadkwon joining the APC could give the ruling party a significant boost in the North Central region.
Social media is already lighting up with reactions. One popular comment on X read: "From PDP victory to court loss, now APC comeback? Simon Mwadkwon is playing 4D chess in Plateau politics!" Others are debating whether this will truly shift the balance or remain a personal move in a state known for strong PDP roots.
As the 2027 elections draw closer, defections like this keep the political landscape dynamic and unpredictable. Will this strengthen the APC's grip in Plateau, or spark a fierce counter-response from the PDP? Only time will tell.
What are your thoughts on this latest defection? Is it a game-changer for Plateau North, or just another politician reading the room? Share your views in the comments below, and let's keep the conversation going!
Stay locked in for more updates as Nigeria's political chessboard continues to evolve.
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