A new wave of defection is gearing up in Taraba State as Governor Agbu Kefas is reportedly set to dump the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressive Congress (APC).
According to news reports making the rounds, the Taraba State Governor has already been scheduled to officially defect to the ruling party on November 19.
A source close to the APC National Working Committee said the move was described as a masterstroke as the APC Chairman is rumoured to be the mastermind behind the defection.
Amid the rumoured defection, the APC Chairman is expected to spearhead the APC team that will welcome him into the ruling party.
Already, Governor Kefas’ defection was the subject of debate at the APC’s recent leadership meeting held on Wednesday at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.
“Everything is already set for the Taraba governor’s arrival into the APC fold,” the official said, adding that the move had been privately discussed at the party’s leadership meeting held on Wednesday at the APC national secretariat in Abuja.
The source also hinted that Yilwatda played a leading role behind the scenes, describing the switch as a “masterstroke.”
Speculation over the governor’s political direction heightened earlier this week when he addressed APC and PDP stakeholders at the Banquet Hall of TY Danjuma House, Jalingo.
Earlier on, Governor Kefas dropped a strong hint earlier this week while addressing APC and PDP stakeholders at the Banquet Hall of TY Danjuma House in Jalingo, where he said:
“Yes! A rumour is indeed circulating, and I’m also hearing that rumour.
“Sometimes, when a rumour keeps moving like that, it makes somebody think that it is something good. I am also hearing that rumour, and I am working on it to see that it becomes a reality. So, by the grace of God, in a few days to come after next week, you will hear from me.
“Let’s continue to pray. I want to assure everyone here, whether you are from APC, PDP, or any other party, that we are committed to doing justice. Let’s forgive one another. Let us think about how we can move this state forward.”
His statement finally concurred with widespread speculation about his imminent defection to the APC, as many of his supporters confirmed their willingness to show allegiance with the party in anticipation of his formal announcement.
APC Stakeholders Rally Behind Governor
Ahead of the formal declaration, key APC figures in Taraba have already thrown their weight behind the move.
A meeting held at the Jalingo residence of Danladi Baido over the weekend brought together a large coalition of APC leaders, including the state party chairman, the APC Youth Forum, “Concerned Citizens,” APC Like Minds, and elders from all 16 local government areas and two development zones.
The gathering was convened to reaffirm loyalty to the governor and mobilise support for his expected defection.
Stakeholders described the move as “timely” and “strategic,” arguing that Kefas’ entry into the APC would strengthen Taraba’s political relevance at the federal level.
They also highlighted potential benefits such as increased federal presence, infrastructural expansion, economic growth, and improved human capital.
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