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Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas Emphasizes Good Governance and Party Unity

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to providing good governance and maintaining a clear line between politics and governance in the interest of the state. Speaking during an expanded caucus meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Jalingo, the state capital, Kefas lamented that many politicians make promises during campaigns but focus more on politics when elected, eroding the people’s trust and making it difficult to convince electorates during elections.

"We are elected to provide good governance to the people, and we will continue to do that, and that is the only way we will continue to maintain the PDP winning streak in the state," Kefas emphasized. "We are going to do something different. We are already focusing on people-oriented governance than politics so that the people of Taraba will not be tired of PDP."

Kefas also emphasized the need for party leaders to return to their respective wards and develop a consensus list of Ward and Local Government Council executives ahead of the state congress of the party slated for August.

The meeting also saw the zoning of key positions of the State Working Committee to the three zones to ensure balance and inclusivity of all stakeholders of the party in the state. According to former Minister of Finance, Ambassador Idris Waziri, who briefed journalists after the meeting, the state Party Chairman, Elder Nuhu Abe, presented the guidelines and timetable for the upcoming PDP ward, local government, and state congresses on behalf of the committee, which was adopted at the meeting.

Additionally, sources at the meeting informed our correspondent that a committee within the State Working Committee that was tasked with zoning various party offices for the upcoming State Congress also submitted their report to the Governor for final approval. The meeting also affirmed that the Vice Chairmen of North, Central, and Southern zones, who are currently serving their first term, will continue in their roles.

Kefas’ commitment to good governance and party unity is a welcome development for the people of Taraba State, who are eagerly awaiting the upcoming state congress of the PDP. With Kefas at the helm, the party is poised to maintain its winning streak in the state and continue to provide effective governance to the people.