APC Chieftain Saleh Zazzaga Alleges Political Conspiracy Behind Resurgence of Deadly Plateau State Violence

APC's Saleh Zazzaga alleges opposition politicians are sponsoring Plateau State violence to reduce President Tinubu’s 2027 voter base.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 6, 2026, 8:44 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Naija News

Allegations of Targeted Political Sabotage

The recent escalation of bloodshed in Plateau State is being framed by some ruling party officials as a deliberate attempt to destabilize the current administration. Saleh Zazzaga, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, issued a statement on Monday asserting that the violence is not random but strategically coordinated. According to Zazzaga, the primary objective of these attacks is to derail the 2027 re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu by creating an atmosphere of insecurity that discredits the federal government's performance and safety record.

The Impact of Governor Mutfwang’s Defection

A significant portion of the current political friction in the region stems from Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s recent transition to the All Progressives Congress. Zazzaga linked the surge in hostilities to individuals who are reportedly opposed to the Governor’s change in party affiliation. He argued that because Mutfwang has aligned with the ruling party, the opposition views the state as a lost electoral territory. By sponsoring violence, these actors allegedly hope to manufacture a breakdown of law and order that would make the Governor’s administration appear ineffective to the electorate.

Electoral Mathematics and Population Displacement

The North Central APC Forum has publicly pledged six million votes to President Tinubu for the upcoming 2027 general elections. Zazzaga alleged that the ongoing killings in both Plateau and Benue states are a calculated effort to reduce the native population in these areas, thereby mathematically shrinking the number of votes available to the President. He claimed that the opposition recognizes the strong support for the President among the native communities and has resorted to mass violence as a means of voter suppression through displacement and death.