Governor Mutfwang Apologises to Igbo Community Over Civil War Role, Secures 2027 Endorsement

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has tendered a formal apology to the Igbo community over the state’s role in the Nigerian Civil War, stating that the people of Plateau were misled into participating in the conflict.

Speaking during an interactive session with Igbo leaders representing the state’s 17 local government areas at the Government House in Jos, Governor Mutfwang called for unity and reconciliation to foster economic growth and social cohesion.

The governor commended the Igbo community for its longstanding contributions to the socio-economic landscape of Plateau State, describing them as essential partners in progress. He noted that the state has remained an accommodating environment for non-indigenes and recalled previous compensation efforts for property losses incurred during the war.

> *”I apologise to the Igbos so that we can put the past behind us and continue to foster unity. We have become one family because our people were deceived into going to war, and we regret it. We must close that chapter and move forward,”* Governor Mutfwang stated.

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Beyond historical reconciliation, the governor urged Igbo business leaders to support local economic development by offering mentorship, training, and employment opportunities to young indigenes of Plateau State.

In response, the leadership of the Igbo community announced a consensus endorsement of Governor Mutfwang for a second term in the 2027 governorship election.

Chief Chidi Onah, the President-General of the Igbo Community in Plateau State, cited the administration’s inclusive governance model, economic initiatives, and commitment to peaceful coexistence as key reasons for the support. Community leaders emphasized that their endorsement was driven by performance and character rather than political affiliation.