A significant political transformation is unfolding in Nigeria, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) rapidly expanding its gubernatorial footprint across the nation's states.

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang's dramatic departure from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and imminent APC registration marks another strategic milestone in the ruling party's expansion.

Mutfwang's transition, formalized through a resignation letter dated December 29, 2025, will elevate the APC's gubernatorial count to 28 states - matching the previous PDP record set after the 2003 general elections. The governor cited the need for "purposeful leadership, clarity of direction, and effective service delivery" as motivating his party switch.

With Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf also reportedly preparing to join APC, the ruling party could soon control 29 states. Additional potential defections from governors in Zamfara and Abia states suggest the APC might soon surpass 30 state governorships.

Political analysts like Professor Hassan Saliu of the Nigerian Political Science Association view these widespread defections as symptomatic of Nigeria's political landscape, where personal interests often supersede ideological commitments. The trend highlights the fluid nature of political allegiances in the country.

Governor Mutfwang's official APC membership ceremony is scheduled for 11:00am today at Victoria Gowon Hall, Government House, Rayfield. He will subsequently visit the APC State Secretariat to engage with party leadership, signaling a strategic realignment aimed at accelerating state and federal development objectives.

While the rapid expansion raises questions about potential one-party dominance, APC leaders argue the transitions represent a natural political evolution driven by performance and shared developmental goals. The coming months will reveal whether these gubernatorial shifts translate into meaningful governance improvements for Nigerian citizens.