The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Taraba State, endorsed governor Agbu Kefas to continue in office, in what political observers describe as a strategic move to consolidate the party’s newly secured dominance in the state.
The endorsement was announced on Monday by the State Working Committee through its outgoing chairman, Ibrahim Tukur El-Sudi, as the committee prepares to hand over following the expiration of its tenure. Party leaders tagged the moment as historic, marking the APC’s transformation from opposition to ruling party in Taraba.
Governor Kefas’ recent defection to the APC significantly altered the political dynamics in Taraba State. Party officials credited his decision with accelerating internal cohesion and stabilizing the party structure during what could have been a turbulent transition period.
According to the committee, the governor’s integration into the party was managed with “maturity and statesmanship,” ensuring that the realignment process was smooth and devoid of internal crises that have plagued similar political shifts in other states.
The APC leadership highlighted the successful conduct of congresses across all 168 wards and the 16 local government areas of the state. The exercises, party officials said, were largely peaceful and inclusive, with due consultation of ward and local government stakeholders.
The committee also disclosed that Taraba ranked among the top performing states in the party’s electronic membership registration and revalidation exercise.
The process, as made known by El-Eludi, received financial backing from governor Kefas and has led to a steady increase in membership across council wards.
Political analysts see the grassroots expansion as a critical foundation for the party’s lon term electoral strategy.
In a formal resolution, the State Working Committee unanimously endorsed Governor Kefas for another term, citing his leadership style and commitment to development.
“With these milestones, Taraba State is now fully integrated and firmly established as an APC state,” the committee declared.
The endorsement, party officials said, would allow the governor to consolidate ongoing projects and initiate new development programmes aimed at advancing the state’s economic and social progress.
Beyond the state level, the APC leadership urged residents to align with the broader national agenda by supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu alongside Governor Kefas.
