The All Progressives Congress chairman for Taraba State, Ibrahim Tukur has stated that Governor Agbu Kefas will formally join the party in January 2026.
The governor had already postponed his intended defection from November 19, citing the abduction of students in Kebbi State as the reason for the delay.
He claimed that continuing with political activities while the country was dealing with yet another security crisis would be inappropriate.
At a press conference on Sunday in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, Tukur stated that although the official reception would no longer take place this month, the governor had already been accepted into the party at the ward level.
“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.
Governor Kefas had fulfilled all membership conditions, Tukur continued.
“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 bonafide member of the APC,” he stated.
Additionally, he disclosed that the whole state executive council and fifteen members of the Taraba State House of Assembly had joined the ruling 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.
The party leadership had unanimously decided that January would be a better time for the event, the chairman continued.
“We have met as a party and agreed that January is the best time. Once a specific date is agreed upon, we will communicate it to the public,” he added.
