Former Senate Minority Leader, Senator Prince Simon Mwadkwon, PhD, has successfully concluded an extensive consultation tour across the Plateau North Senatorial District, engaging political leaders, elders, and stakeholders at the grassroots.
The week-long tour underscored the senator’s consultative leadership style and his commitment to transparency as he weighs a major political decision with implications for Plateau State and beyond.
Senator Mwadkwon visited all six Local Government Areas of Plateau North—Barkin Ladi, Bassa, Jos East, Jos South, Jos North, and Riyom—where he met with elders, stakeholders, and officials of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He explained that the consultations were to formally inform them of his intention to align with the Governor of Plateau State in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in order to continue contributing to unity, growth, and development at both state and national levels.
During the engagements, the former lawmaker recalled that all the political offices he had occupied, from Local Government Chairman to Senator and Senate Minority Leader, were mandates freely given to him by the PDP and the people of Plateau State.
He stressed that out of respect and appreciation for the party and the people who supported him over the years, it was necessary to consult widely before making any move to another political platform.
“This consultation affords me the opportunity to listen to your opinions, seek your counsel and solicit your prayers,” Senator Mwadkwon said during the tour.
The senator also used the opportunity to engage elders, stakeholders, and some officials of the All Progressives Congress, formally informing them of his intention to join the party.
He said the engagement with the APC was aimed at ensuring smooth integration, mutual understanding, and positive contribution to the party, adding that destiny is determined by God and cannot be taken by any individual.
Across the six local governments, PDP leaders commended Senator Mwadkwon for the honour and courtesy of consulting them before exiting the party, describing him as a role-model politician who had consistently shown commitment to party growth.
Though they expressed sadness over his decision to leave, the PDP leaders wished him well and prayed for divine guidance and success in his future political journey.
Similarly, APC leaders at the grassroots praised his approach, describing him as a people-oriented leader who values consultation and inclusiveness.
They noted that Senator Mwadkwon stood out as the only defector who formally identified with and consulted the party at the grassroots before joining, pledging their support to work with him for the development of Plateau State and Nigeria.
The rigorous consultation tour, which lasted over one week, was successfully concluded last weekend, with Senator Mwadkwon accompanied by members of his campaign team led by the Director General, Hon. Dalyop Mancha.
