The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State is celebrating a significant political development as Governor Agbu Kefas prepares to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. This move marks a major breakthrough for the party after over a decade of political struggle in the state.
According to Taraba APC Chairman, Barrister Ibrahim El-Sudi, the governor’s decision to join the APC is a fulfillment of a long-awaited dream. El-Sudi stated that the party’s prayers and efforts have finally paid off, albeit not through the electoral process, but through what he described as “divine intervention.” The chairman confirmed that the governor’s defection is no longer a rumor, but a finalized political realignment that has been sealed by President Bola Tinubu and officially communicated to the party’s national leadership.
The formal ratification of Kefas’ defection is scheduled to take place on November 4, 2025, in Jalingo, the state capital, where all party stakeholders will gather to officially welcome the governor to the APC. This development is seen as a significant turning point for the party, marking the end of years of political marginalization and the beginning of a new chapter in Taraba State.
The APC’s takeover of the state government is expected to bring about a new era of political dominance, with party loyalists anticipated to converge on Jalingo to celebrate and witness what is being described as a historic moment in Taraba’s political journey. The party’s leadership has attributed this success to the power of patience, unity, and faith, which they believe have ultimately paid off.
The implications of this political shift are significant, with the APC now poised to exert control over the state government. As the party prepares to formally welcome Governor Kefas, attention will be focused on the state’s future direction and the potential impact of this new political alignment on the region. With the formal ratification of the governor’s defection imminent, the people of Taraba State await the next steps in this evolving political landscape.