Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The governor made the declaration on Wednesday when he met with APC youth stakeholders at the T.Y. Danjuma House in Asokoro, Abuja.
The Taraba State APC Youth Vanguard’s spokesperson, Rikwense Muri, stated this on Thursday.
Kefas Special Adviser on Political Matters and Special Duties, confirmed this development, saying Kefas met with APC key youth leaders and influencers during which they agreed to build a united political front for the accelerated transformation of Taraba State through stronger collaboration with the federal government.
“Speaking during the meeting, Governor Kefas said Taraba could no longer afford to remain isolated from the mainstream of national politics,” Muri stated.
“He explained that his decision to realign politically was driven by the higher goal of ensuring greater development, improved security, and increased federal presence in the state.
‘I am guided by the need to put Taraba first,’ the governor was quoted as saying. ‘Our state must take its rightful place in national development, and that can only happen when we work hand in hand with the centre.’”
The APC youth stakeholders praised the governor for his foresight, courage, and readiness to prioritise the collective interest of Tarabans above partisan considerations.
They described his impending move as a “masterstroke” that would reposition the state for progress and prosperity.
Kente, the governor’s political adviser, confirmed the event in Abuja, adding that he had participated in the consultations aimed at ensuring a smooth transition for the governor to the APC.
They described his impending move as a “masterstroke” that would reposition the state for progress and prosperity.
The governor’s Political Adviser, Kente, confirmed the event in Abuja, adding that he had participated in the consultations aimed at ensuring a smooth transition for the governor to the APC.
“The governor is moving to the APC. I am aware of the meeting between the governor and the APC Youth Vanguard; it is part of the ongoing consultations before the final move,” Kente said.
