Caleb Mutfwang, the Governor of Plateau, has asserted that the serious level of insecurity plaguing Nigeria is fundamentally an “elite problem,” both created and perpetuated by the nation’s influential class.
Speaking at a stakeholder meeting centered on community policing, Governor Mutfwang emphasized that the elite have contributed significantly to communal divisions and, therefore, bear the responsibility of reversing this dangerous trend.
Explaining more on his perspective, the Governor explained that while initial “poisoning of minds” might originate at the community level, the elite possess the inherent power to halt such divisive narratives if they so choose.
He warned that if the elite choose to fuel hatred and disseminate misinformation, the cycle of insecurity will inevitably persist.
The governor implored the Nigerian elite to actively champion unity and foster peaceful coexistence. He reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering dedication to dismantling what he termed “artificial barriers of faith and ethnicity,” which he believes have historically impeded development within Plateau State.
He further claimed that his government has achieved more in promoting peace and unity in Plateau since 1999 than any previous administration, despite recent criticisms in certain influential circles. These remarks come amidst a backdrop of escalating insecurity across Plateau, Benue, and other northern states.
