JALINGO – The Taraba State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ibrahim Tukur, has confirmed that Governor Agbu Kefas will formally join the ruling party in January 2026.
Governor Kefas had earlier planned to defect on November 19, but postponed the move in response to the recent kidnapping of students in Kebbi State, saying it would be insensitive to engage in political activities during a national security crisis.
Speaking at a press conference in Jalingo on Sunday, Tukur revealed that the governor has already been admitted at the ward level, though the official public reception will now take place next year.
“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 said, adding that Governor Kefas has met all 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 stated.
The APC chairman also disclosed that 15 members of the Taraba State House of Assembly, along with the entire state executive council, have joined the party.
“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 said.
Tukur concluded that the party leadership had unanimously agreed that January would be the most suitable time for the official event. “Once a specific date is agreed upon, we will communicate it to the public,” he added.
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