https://www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com/plateau-relatively-safe-despite-security-challenges-mutfwang/
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos–
Former lawmaker, Dachung Musa Bagos has predicted a major shift in Plateau State’s political terrain ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the contest will hinge more on the calibre of candidates than the weight of political parties, and that Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s performance is already setting the tone.
Bagos, who represented Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, said growing public confidence in the governor’s style of leadership has “redefined expectations” among Plateau citizens, creating a scenario where performance, not party structure, could determine who earns the people’s mandate in the next election cycle.
Addressing journalists, he said, “Based on verifiable facts and growing public confidence, I wish to unequivocally state that Governor Mutfwang will be the most difficult governor to challenge by the opposition in the 2027 general elections. It will be about the candidates, not party or national powers.”
The former federal lawmaker pointed to what he described as visible evidence of transformation across the state, from massive road construction in urban and rural communities to health sector reforms and improved education infrastructure, as proof that the governor has “shown courage, competence, and a clear vision for a prosperous Plateau.”
Bagos further argued that the governor’s strategic focus on human capital development, particularly youth empowerment, job creation, and technical education, has reignited optimism among citizens who had long grown disillusioned by broken promises.
“Governor Mutfwang is not just building roads and hospitals, he is restoring confidence in governance and reigniting the Plateau dream,” Bagos stressed.
Citing the governor’s recent media chat with Plateau citizens, Bagos noted Mutfwang’s pledge to restore dignity to Plateau citizens and rebuild the state to a place of pride in Nigeria, describing the statement as more than rhetoric.
“These are not mere words. Under his leadership, landmark projects are being commissioned, abandoned projects are being revived, and critical infrastructure like rural roads, health centres, and water systems are receiving deserved attention,” he stated.
According to Bagos, the governor’s openness to development partnerships, both locally and with the Plateau diaspora, has repositioned the state on a path of inclusive growth. He emphasised that citizens are “seeing the difference, feeling the impact, and recognising that Plateau is no longer begging for development; it is experiencing it.”
Looking toward the next election cycle, Bagos said the political equation in Plateau is changing.
“By 2027, the facts on the ground will speak louder than propaganda. The governor’s performance is his campaign. As things stand, no serious observer can deny the reality: His Excellency, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, will be the most formidable governor to challenge — if they can — in the next election,” he asserted.
Bagos’s comments highlight a wider conversation among political watchers about whether Plateau could become a case study for performance-based politics, where voters may prioritise proven governance over party allegiances or external influences.
With visible progress on key projects and renewed public trust, Bagos concluded that Mutfwang’s record may ultimately set a new standard for electoral politics in Plateau, one where results, rather than rhetoric, determine the ballot box verdict.
