A former member of the House of Representatives for Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency, Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos, has declared that it will be a very difficult task to defeat Gov. Caleb Mutfwang in the 2027 gubernatorial election in the state.
Bagos, who represented the constituency from 2019 to 2023 before he was ousted by a Court of Appeal judgement, made the assertion in a statement on Thursday, saying that despite being a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mutfwang will be the most formidable governor in Nigeria to be ousted in the 2027 general elections.
In the statement, the former lawmaker hinged his projection on what he described as Mutfwang’s excellent performance and development strides across the state since assuming office two years ago.
Bagos stated that apart from his strong desire to develop the state and wipe away the eight wasted years of the previous government, Mutfwang has displayed a strategic leadership pattern that has transcended partisan politics and is rather focused on delivering tangible results that have won the hearts of the people of the state across party lines.
He added that the governor has redefined governance by setting an unprecedented pace of development across all sectors in the state, reasoning that anyone who dreams of defeating him in 2027 will just be wasting their time.
Commenting on the boasts by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, to reclaim the state from the PDP in 2027, Bagos advised him and the APC to perish the thought as the 2027 elections will be about the candidates, not party affiliations or national influence, and the people of Plateau are aligned with Mutfwang.
He cited the governor’s bold infrastructural investments, which are manifested in road construction in both urban and rural areas, as well as reforms in health, education, and job creation, as major achievements that have earned him widespread public trust.
He also commented on Gov. Mutfwang’s seamless approach to human capital development, youth empowerment, and technical education, which has restored hope and pride among Plateau citizens.
He also highlighted the administration’s commitment to reviving abandoned projects, improving rural infrastructure, expanding access to water, and attracting partnerships from both local investors and the diaspora, which he says has made him a formidable candidate in 2027.
