By Peter Omopo | July 31, 2025
JOS — A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Dachung Bagos, has declared that Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang will be a formidable contender in the 2027 general elections, citing his remarkable performance and people-centred governance.
In a statement issued on Thursday to assess the governor’s two years in office, Bagos praised Mutfwang’s strides across key sectors, asserting that the next election would be decided by the competence of candidates, rather than political parties or federal influence.
“2027 will be about the candidates, not party or national powers,” Bagos stated. “And based on what we are seeing, His Excellency, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, will be the most formidable governor to challenge—if they can.”
Bagos commended Mutfwang’s achievements in infrastructure, especially massive road construction projects, as well as reforms in the health sector and significant improvements in education infrastructure. He noted that the administration’s emphasis on youth empowerment, job creation, and technical education had begun to reshape the state’s development narrative.
“The people are seeing the difference. They are feeling the impact,” Bagos said. “Plateau is no longer begging for development—it is experiencing it.”
According to the former lawmaker, the governor’s strategic investments in human capital and openness to development partnerships—both within Nigeria and across the diaspora—have reignited hope in what he called “the Plateau dream.”
Mutfwang’s popularity, Bagos added, stems from his visible commitment to inclusive governance and his refusal to be distracted by political theatrics.
In a recent media chat, Governor Mutfwang reiterated his focus on service delivery, not political gamesmanship.
“We are not here for politics. We are here to serve,” the governor said. “Our eyes are on the future, and we will not be distracted by cheap political noise.”
Bagos maintained that Mutfwang’s vision and leadership have earned him widespread support, making him a serious force to reckon with in the 2027 race. “As things stand,” he said, “no serious observer can deny the reality.”
