The Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that Governor Agbu Kefas will formally join the party in January 2026. The defection, originally slated for 19 November, was postponed after the kidnapping of students in Kebbi State. Ibrahim Tukur, the APC’s Taraba State chairman, said the party has taken disciplinary action against several ward executives for violating its constitution and urged dissatisfied members to use internal conflict‑resolution mechanisms before resorting to legal action.
Speaking on behalf of the State Working Committee, Tukur also announced the nullification of the suspension of Abel Peter, the lawmaker for Mbamga Constituency, who had been penalised by his ward executives for alleged anti‑party activities. He responded to recent comments by Atiku Abubakar, who claimed he would reclaim Taraba for his party, calling the assertion unrealistic. The APC chairman emphasized that the party has consolidated its control of the Taraba Government House and has no intention of relinquishing it.
These developments highlight the ongoing political dynamics in Taraba State and the APC’s efforts to strengthen its regional presence. The decision to delay the governor’s defection due to the Kebbi kidnapping demonstrates the party’s sensitivity to security concerns and its commitment to citizen welfare. Likewise, disciplinary measures against ward executives underscore the APC’s focus on maintaining internal discipline and adherence to its rules.
As the APC prepares for Governor Kefas’s formal entry in January 2026, the party is likely to concentrate on consolidating its support base and resolving internal conflicts. The outcome will be closely watched for its potential impact on the political landscape in Taraba State and beyond, with the party’s control of the Taraba Government House remaining a central element of its strategy.
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