By Nahum Sule, Jalingo
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has advanced plans to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after officially obtaining his All Progressives Congress (APC) membership card, signalling his imminent move to the ruling party.
The action reinforces the governor’s previously stated resolve to align politically with the APC, a decision he has linked to the need for stronger collaboration with the Federal Government to drive development in Taraba State. Kefas had earlier hinted at his intention during political interactions in Abuja and subsequently in Jalingo, where he noted that closer ties with the centre would enhance access to federal support and opportunities.
The governor’s formal defection, initially slated for November, was deferred following national concerns, including the kidnapping of schoolchildren in Kebbi State, in observance of public sentiment and national unity.
According to party sources, the collection of the APC membership card completes the required registration process and represents a key step ahead of his official exit from the PDP. The move comes amid a growing wave of defections in the state, with several lawmakers and party stakeholders already crossing over to the APC, a trend widely viewed as strategic positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The APC leadership in Taraba State has announced that Governor Kefas’s formal reception into the party has been rescheduled for January 2026, citing the need for thorough planning and internal consultations.
Political analysts believe the governor’s anticipated defection will significantly strengthen the APC’s foothold in the North-East and alter the state’s political balance. The development is also seen as part of a broader realignment by key political figures seeking closer association with the ruling party’s national agenda.
