By Ayomide Otitoju
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has announced that he will formally defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Kefas made the disclosure during an inspection of ongoing renovation works at the Jolly Nyame Stadium in Jalingo, the proposed venue for the defection ceremony. He said the decision was driven by a commitment to the future and welfare of the people of Taraba rather than personal political ambition.
“On the 19th of November, I will officially transition from PDP to APC. This movement is about the destiny of the people of Taraba, and we are expecting many visitors for the ceremony,” the governor stated.
Responding to questions on whether any preconditions were set by the APC, Kefas said his speech at the event would provide clarity and allow citizens to independently assess the circumstances surrounding the move.
Members of the Taraba State Executive Council have pledged their full support for the governor. Speaking on their behalf, the Commissioner for Science and Technology, Muslim Aruwa, said the cabinet stands firmly behind Kefas.
“The Governor is our leader. Wherever he goes, we move with him—be it APC, SDP, or ADC. This alignment with the Federal Government is for the good of all citizens, not for personal gain. It is about bringing development to the state,” Aruwa said.
He added that the defection is not just about the governor but represents a collective movement by the people of Taraba, stressing that the cabinet is behind him “100 percent.”
