Plateau Governor Mutfwang Defends Tinubu Reforms and Blames Buhari
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has blamed the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari for current economic hardships while praising President Bola Tinubu.
At a glance
- Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang claimed the Buhari administration sold unextracted crude oil in advance and left heavy debts.
- Mutfwang defended the removal of the fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, describing the previous administration's subsidy system as a national fraud.
- The governor stated that Nigeria's external reserves have risen to over 50 billion dollars under the current administration.
- Mutfwang urged citizens to support Tinubu's re-election in 2027 to maintain power rotation between the North and South.
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has criticized the economic management of former President Muhammadu Buhari, asserting that the previous administration mortgaged future crude oil and left severe financial liabilities for the current government.
Speaking on Monday in Jos during the formal launching of the 2027 general elections campaign council for the All Progressives Congress, Mutfwang argued that President Bola Tinubu inherited a collapsing economy in 2023 that required harsh reforms to fix.
Buhari administration
Mutfwang stated that the prior administration resorted to selling crude oil before extraction because it lacked alternative economic strategies. He claimed the country is still servicing the resulting debts, which explains why economic conditions cannot improve instantly.
The governor also characterized the former fuel subsidy system as a fraudulent scheme that relied on borrowed funds paid out against fictitious documents. Stopping this practice caused unavoidable hardship that requires time to overcome, according to Mutfwang, who noted that fuel is now readily available despite high prices.
Tinubu administration
Defending the broader policies of the Tinubu administration, Mutfwang claimed that foreign reserves had dropped significantly in the past but have now climbed past 50 billion dollars. He contrasted the current situation with 2023, when he said the nation struggled to service external debts or allow foreign businesses to repatriate earnings.
In addition to federal policies, the governor outlined local interventions in Plateau State, such as the introduction of Tin City Metro buses, revived rail services in Jos, reduced tuition fees, and increased student allowances.
2027 general elections
The comments signal early alignment among regional figures as the ruling party builds its grassroots machinery ahead of the 2027 polls. By framing current difficulties as the legacy of past governance rather than current policy failures, state leaders are attempting to rally party support behind the president's re-election bid. Mutfwang also emphasized the political necessity of power rotation between northern and southern Nigeria to ensure stability.
The event marked the formal setup of the Mutfwang/Piyo 2027 Governorship Campaign Council, led by Director-General Sir Joseph N. Ari, with state party leaders preparing for a high-profile visit from national officials later in November.
What to watch: President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and other national party leaders are scheduled to visit Plateau State on November 14, 2026.
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- Caleb Mutfwang
- Bola Tinubu
- Muhammadu Buhari
- APC
- Plateau State
- Nigeria
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