The Plateau State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday returned Hon. Rufus Bature as the party’s chairman during its State Congress held in Jos.
The congress drew a large crowd of party faithful and dignitaries, including Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Deputy Governor Josephine Piyo, members of the National Assembly, the Speaker and lawmakers of the Plateau State House of Assembly, party elders and stakeholders, the 17 local government council chairmen, local government party chairmen, accredited delegates from across the state, and observers from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Speaking at the close of the exercise, Chairman of the State Congress Committee, Hon. Oscar Yelwa, praised members for adopting consensus and demonstrating democratic spirit throughout the process. He explained that the congress was convened to formally inaugurate a new state executive committee to pilot the affairs of the APC in Plateau State.
In his acceptance speech, Bature pledged to reposition the party for greater strength ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that failure is not an option.
Bature, who highlighted his long-standing service to the state, including working under three administrations of former governors Joshua Dariye, Senator Simon Lalong, and the incumbent governor, described his emergence as the party chairman as a huge responsibility, but assured party faithful that the new executive would uphold the ideals of the APC and meet the expectations of Plateau people.
In his address, Gov. Mutfwang described the Congress as historic and urged party members to remain united as one big family.