Caleb Mutfwang
Governor of Plateau State (29 May 2023 - Present)
2
Offices
2
Achievements
1
Elections
0
Court cases
2
Sources
The Juice — 3 things Nigerians should know
- 1Political Ideology
Centrist; PDP; Middle Belt Christian voice
- 2Family Background
Mwaghavul Christian family from Mangu LGA
- 3Key Accountability Finding
No personal criminal cases. Court of Appeal initially nullified his March 2023 election on PDP candidate-qualification technicalities; Supreme Court reinstated him January 2024. Tenure has been dominated by sustained ethnic violence in Plateau, particularly the December 2023 Mangu Christmas Eve massacre.
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Caleb Mutfwang
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About
Ideology: Centrist; PDP; Middle Belt Christian voice
Key Information
Years in Public Office—
Offices Held2
Political PartyPDP
Current OfficeGovernor of Plateau State
Personal
Age
59 years
Born
Jan 10, 1967
Place of Birth
Mangu, Plateau State
Education
University of Jos (1980s); Nigerian Law School (—)
Ethnicity
Mwaghavul
Religion
Christianity
Offices Held
- 2023 – PresentGovernor of Plateau State
- 2023 – 2023Lawyer (private practice)
Recent Achievements
- Plateau ethnic crisis response2023Inherited intense Mangu-area Christmas Eve 2023 massacre crisis (150+ killed); led state response [src:profiles:details:v1]
- Election challengesTribunal initially nullified election; Supreme Court reinstated him [src:profiles:details:v1]