Simon Mwadkwon defects to APC, announces plan to contest Plateau North Senate seat in 2027 elections
Former Senate Minority Leader, Simon Mwadkwon, officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday, signalling a major political realignment in Plateau State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Mwadkwon, who represented Plateau North in the 10th National Assembly and briefly served as Senate Minority Leader in 2023, made the announcement during a visit to APC elders in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
He disclosed his intention to contest the Plateau North senatorial seat in the 2027 elections.
“I am here to formally announce my entry into the APC and to seek the counsel of party elders at the grassroots,” Mwadkwon said.
He explained that his decision followed extensive consultations with constituents, political stakeholders, family members, and associates across Plateau North, which covers Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Jos North, Jos South, Jos East, and Bassa local government areas.
“This decision is driven by the desire to work more effectively with leaders who share a commitment to improving governance and ensuring that the voices of our people are heard at key decision-making levels,” he stated.
Mwadkwon emphasised that his defection is part of a broader effort to strengthen the APC in Plateau State and consolidate support ahead of the 2027 elections.
The chairman of the APC Elders’ Council in Barkin Ladi, Solomon Bature, welcomed Mwadkwon into the party, describing the defection as a positive development.
“We remain open to all Nigerians who are willing to abide by the principles of the APC,” Bature said.
“This defection is a boost for our party, and we urge members to remain loyal and committed to our growth.”
Party elders prayed for Mwadkwon and wished him success in his political aspirations, emphasising unity and collective effort ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Mwadkwon’s move follows a series of high-profile political shifts in Plateau State, including the defection of Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former vice president Atiku Abubakar, to the APC earlier on Thursday, signalling intensified mobilisation for the 2027 elections.
