Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, made a public appearance at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caucus meeting in Abuja just hours after securing bail from an FCT High Court earlier the same day. Ngige’s arrival at the high-level party meeting followed his release on bail in relation to an ongoing legal matter involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The former minister is currently facing an eight-count charge, which centers on allegations linked to abuse of official position and the acceptance of gifts while he was in public office. According to the charges filed by the anti-graft agency, the alleged gifts are valued at approximately ₦2.2 billion. Despite the seriousness of the accusations, Ngige proceeded to attend the APC National Caucus gathering in the nation’s capital shortly after meeting his bail conditions. The development drew attention due to the close timing between the court’s decision and his presence at the party’s strategic meeting, highlighting an intersection between legal proceedings and political engagements. No further details regarding deliberations at the caucus or comments from Ngige were made available at the time of reporting.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally declared that the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling party. This announcement was made publicly by the National Chairman of the APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, who also hails from Plateau State. The disclosure took place during the party’s 14th National Caucus meeting, which was held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. According to the statement delivered at the meeting, the APC leadership presented Governor Mutfwang’s defection as a significant political development for the party. The announcement was made in the presence of key party stakeholders and national figures attending the caucus gathering. The declaration by the APC marks a notable moment within Nigeria’s political space, particularly in Plateau State, where party affiliations and alignments remain closely observed. The statement did not include additional details beyond the confirmation of the governor’s movement from the PDP to the APC, as presented during the caucus session.
