Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has now openly confirmed that he is preparing to leave the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressives Congress, bringing an end to recent speculation over his political future. The governor said the switch would happen next week, signaling a major shift in the state’s political landscape.
He made the disclosure during a joint meeting involving leaders of both the PDP and the APC at the Banquet Hall of TY Danjuma House in Jalingo. Rather than deny the rumours that had been circulating for weeks, Kefas indicated that the talk around his planned defection had grown to the point where it was turning into a practical reality.
The governor explained that his decision is tied to what he described as a broader goal of encouraging unity, stability, and meaningful development in Taraba State. In his view, political cooperation is necessary if the state is to move forward with greater strength and purpose.
He also appealed to political actors in the state to let go of past grievances and work together for a common objective. Kefas suggested that once there is genuine cooperation and a shared commitment to progress, his administration would be better positioned to deliver the kind of development Taraba deserves. According to Gossip News Now, the governor presented the planned move as more than a personal political calculation, portraying it instead as part of a wider effort to create harmony and stronger governance.
Describing the moment as important for the future of the state, Kefas said Taraba should begin to operate with a more united political direction. He appeared convinced that speaking with one voice would improve the state’s ability to pursue growth and secure greater opportunities.
The governor also praised APC leaders in Taraba for keeping the party active over the years, suggesting that the platform has now become suitable for the next phase of his political journey. That acknowledgment appeared aimed at reassuring party loyalists that his move was not sudden, but based on recognition of the structure already built by the APC in the state.
Several prominent APC figures were present at the gathering, including Minister of State for Regional Development Uba Maigari, former Governor Jolly Nyame, APC North-East Vice Chairman Dr. Mustapha Salihu, Deputy National Women Leader Hajia Zainab Ibrahim, and Taraba APC Chairman Barrister Ibrahim El-Sudi. Their presence gave the meeting added political weight and underscored the significance of Kefas’ declaration.
Those party leaders welcomed the governor’s plan with optimism, arguing that his entry into the APC could open fresh opportunities for Taraba. Some of them suggested that closer alignment with the ruling party at the centre would improve the state’s access to federal support and strengthen its development prospects.
Dr. Mustapha Salihu expressed hope that the planned defection would help deepen Taraba’s relationship with the federal government, while Hajia Zainab Ibrahim described the development as a potentially defining turning point. Barrister El-Sudi, for his part, framed the moment as a breakthrough after years of party endurance and struggle within the state.
Taken together, the remarks from both Kefas and APC stakeholders suggest that the expected defection is being presented not merely as a change of party membership, but as a larger political realignment intended to reshape Taraba’s direction.
Commentary and Analysis
Kefas’ confirmation is politically significant because it turns rumour into strategy. By openly embracing the move instead of waiting for a surprise declaration, he is trying to control the narrative and present the defection as a decision grounded in unity and development rather than political convenience alone.
At the same time, the enthusiastic response from APC leaders shows that the party sees his arrival as a chance to strengthen its influence in Taraba. Whether the move will truly deliver the peace and development being promised will depend on how well the new alliance holds together after the formal declaration is made.
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