Drama As Popular PDP Governor’s Aide Suddenly Resigns, Returns to APC
- Letep Dabang, the special advisor on politics to the Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, has dumped his cabinet
- He announced his resignation from his role as an aide in a letter dated June 30, 2025, seen by journalists on July 2, 2025
- Reports making the rounds state that Dabang had staged a return to the All Progressives Congress, which he left in 2021
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Jos, Plateau state - Letep Dabang, the political adviser to Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has resigned from his appointment.
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His resignation was contained in a letter dated June 30, 2025, and addressed to the Chief of Staff to the governor.
As reported by The Punch, the letter was obtained in Jos, the state capital, on Wednesday.
“Please accept this letter as a formal notice of my resignation from my position as a Political Adviser.
“I appreciate the opportunities I have had to serve and contribute to the government of the day as political adviser, and also as the former Director General of the Plateau State Peoples Democratic Party presidential/governorship campaign council.
“Thank you for the opportunity given, and I wish the government continued success,” the letter read.
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Plateau APC chairman confirms Dabang's return
According to the Punch, Dabang, a former state chairman of the All Progressives Congress, has returned to the APC.
Confirming the development, the current state chairman of the ruling party, Rufus Bature, said:
“Yes, he [Dabang] is with us. He has joined us fully. In politics, there is no permanent enemy, but permanent interest.”
Anambra governor's aide resigns from role
In a similar development, Legit.ng also recently reported that Chief Jude Emecheta, senior special assistant on administration to Governor Charles Soludo, resigned from his appointment.
His resignation is as a heavy blow to the ruling APGA, coming at the peak of the governorship campaigns in the state. It was speculated he would join forces to win Anambra State for President Tinubu.
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In a related development, Legit.ng reported that several Nigerians shared their thoughts about the unexpected resignation of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the APC chairman.
Some commenters expressed doubts about the health reason given and wondered if a political move was in the works.
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Akwa Ibom commissioner resigns amid defection
Similarly, Legit.ng reported that drama occurred in the polity on June 6, as the commissioner for special duties and Ibom Deep Seaport, Ini Ememobong, resigned from his role.
He tendered his resignation letter shortly after Governor Umo Eno officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress.
The resignation was a direct response to Governor Eno’s earlier warning to his commissioners and other political appointees to resign if they did not join him in his defection move.
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