APC
By Olayiwola Mercy
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas is set to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) in January 2026, after initially planning to defect on November 19, 2025. The postponement was due to the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State, which Governor Kefas cited as a reason to suspend major political events.
The APC has confirmed that Governor Kefas has fulfilled all membership requirements and is now a bona fide member of the party. The governor’s defection is seen as a significant shift in Taraba’s political landscape, potentially ending the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) 26-year dominance in the state.
Governor Kefas’ decision to join the APC is reportedly driven by a desire to secure Taraba’s future and attract federal attention and development projects to the state. His aides argue that the move will open new channels for development, particularly in federal projects, security collaboration, and donor-funded programs.
The defection has sparked debate among APC members, with some expressing concerns about the potential impact on internal party dynamics and the 2027 governorship election. Chief David Sabo Kente, a prominent APC figure, has emphasized the need for fairness and inclusivity in the party’s integration of defectors.
Despite these concerns, the APC has assured that the defection will be a positive development for the party, and that January is a more suitable time for the official reception ceremony. The party’s chairman, Ibrahim El-Suldi, has urged old members to welcome the newcomers and work towards a common goal of winning the 2027 election.
Governor Kefas’ defection is part of a larger trend of high-profile exits from the PDP, with several governors and politicians joining the APC in recent months. The move is expected to strengthen the APC’s position in Taraba State and potentially reshape the state’s political terrain ahead of the 2027 general elections.
