The planned defection of Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been postponed to January 2026, the Taraba State APC Chairman, Ibrahim Tukur, confirmed on Sunday.
Governor Kefas had initially intended to formally join the ruling party on November 19, but the plan was delayed following the recent kidnapping of students in Kebbi State.
Tukur said the governor considered it insensitive to engage in political activities while the nation faced another security crisis.
Speaking at a press conference in Jalingo, Tukur noted, “December is already jam-packed with activities. We don’t want to drag people across the state when families are preparing for Christmas and the New Year.”
He added that the governor had met all party membership requirements. “The governor wrote to his ward executives, and they have duly received him. As far as party records are concerned, Governor Kefas is now a bona fide member of the APC,” Tukur said.
The chairman also revealed that 15 members of the Taraba State House of Assembly, along with the entire state executive council, had joined the APC.
“What you are seeing is a natural realignment. Key stakeholders around the governor have joined him, and more are coming. There is absolutely no cause for alarm,” he stated.
Tukur concluded that the party leadership had unanimously agreed that January would be more suitable for the official reception.
“We have met as a party and agreed that January is the best time. Once a specific date is agreed upon, we will communicate it to the public,” he said.
