The North-Central All Progressives Congress Forum has backed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State for a second term in office.

In a statement on Saturday, the forum chairman, Saleh Zazzaga, said the decision to adopt Tinubu and Mutfwang was made during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting on Friday night.

The statement added that the forum announced the adoption of the Green Cap Movement, which is associated with the Plateau governor, for the 2027 governorship election and reaffirmed its earlier endorsement of President Tinubu for a second term.

The statement reads, “We have decided to adopt the Green Cap Movement in Plateau because we believe the time is now. Although Mutfwang belongs to the PDP, we believe he is performing well and must be supported to succeed. Similarly, we are endorsing our President, Bola Tinubu, for 2027 because of his exceptional performance.”

The forum also reiterated its call for Mutfwang to join the APC, asserting that his alignment with the President would benefit him and the state in general.

The statement dismissed claims that the Green Cap Movement is exclusively linked to the PDP, describing such assertions as baseless and misleading.

“The Green Cap is not a symbol of any particular political party. It represents a mindset and the people, not a platform. Its slogan, ‘The Time is Now’, is a universal call for reform and accountability,” the statement added.

The forum also demanded the withdrawal of the statement by the Rufus Bature-led Plateau APC executive criticising the adoption of the Green Cap Movement.

It also refuted claims by the Plateau APC that it is not a recognised entity within the party, clarifying that it is a registered and officially recognised body at the national level, representing stakeholders from the North-Central region.

The forum criticised the Plateau APC exco for its inability to deliver electoral victories for the party and Tinubu in the 2023 elections.