‘Nentawe is my brother, not a rival’ — Gov Mutfwang warns Plateau politicians against sowing division

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has cautioned politicians and their supporters against creating rifts between him and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, insisting that there is no rivalry or competition between them.

Speaking during a reunion dinner of the Gindiri Old Students Association (GOSA) in Jos, Mutfwang described Nentawe as his “brother” and emphasised that their political differences have never strained their personal or professional relationship.

He said both of them, as proud alumni of GOSA and true sons of Plateau, are united in their desire to see the state prosper.

“My brother Nentawe and I are not in competition in any way,” the governor said. “The position he occupies is not one versus the other. We can actually hold hands together and make Plateau greater.”

Mutfwang urged politicians and supporters to stop spreading rumours of discord, saying such divisive behaviour undermines the collective progress of the state.

“Those who are in the habit of fueling hatred and division — may the Lord stop you,” he warned. “Instead of sowing seeds of discord, do all you can to promote unity and cooperation.”

The governor added that a cordial working relationship between him and Yilwatda, given their respective positions at the state and national levels, would only benefit Plateau State and its people.

He prayed for wisdom and understanding among political leaders to prioritise the state’s development over party differences.