Letep Dabang Resigns as Gov. Mutfwang’s Political Adviser, Rejoins APC in Plateau State

Letep Dabang, who previously served as the Director General of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial campaign during the 2023 governorship election in Plateau State, has officially resigned from his role as Political Adviser to Governor Caleb Mutfwang. The political heavyweight has now returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC), rekindling ties with his former party.

Dabang, well known for his earlier tenure as Plateau State APC Chairman under former Governor Simon Lalong, initially defected to the PDP where he played a key role as the DG of the party’s 2023 campaign. His efforts contributed to the electoral victory of Governor Caleb Mutfwang. In appreciation of his service, he was appointed as the Political Adviser to the governor.

However, in a formal resignation letter dated June 30, 2025, and addressed to the Chief of Staff of the Plateau State Government House, Dabang communicated his decision to step down, citing personal reasons for his exit.

The letter, written by Dabang, stated:

“Please accept this letter as a formal notice of my resignation from my position as Political Adviser.
I appreciate the opportunities I have had to serve and contribute to the government of the day, both as Political Adviser and as former Director General of the Plateau State PDP presidential/governorship campaign council.
Thank you for the opportunity given, and I wish the government continued success.”

The APC State Chairman, Rufus Bature, confirmed Dabang’s defection back to the APC. Speaking on the development, Bature remarked:

“Yes, he is with us. He has joined us fully. In politics, there is no permanent enemy, but permanent interest.”

Dabang’s return to the APC is expected to reshape political alignments in Plateau State ahead of future elections, highlighting the fluid nature of Nigerian party politics.