By Oluwatosin Alex



Despite being from the northeast region of the country, The governor-elect of Taraba state, Dr. Agbu Kefas has embarked on a process to build stronger relationships with governors and politicians in other regions in the country.


Dr. Agbu Kefas, who is obviously yet to be inaugurated as Taraba state governor, has portrayed his unflinching ability to engage in national politics for the sake of Taraba state.



This uncommon attribute of Dr. Agbu Kefas was depicted over the weekend during the burial ceremony of Governor Duoye Diri’s father in Bayelsa. The event had prominent politicians across political parties in attendance. Outgoing governors, incumbent governors, newly elected leaders, presidential aspirants, governorship aspirants, and PDP chieftains, were all present.



Governor-elect, Dr. Agbu Kefas also attended the star-studded event and as expected, the star-boy of Taraba state represented his people well. Throughout the event, He was humbly speaking with political figures across geo-political zones.


This is another testament that Dr. Agbu Kefas isn’t a novice in the political scene of the country. He has been a major political figure not just in Taraba state but nationally and has over the years built valuable relationships with politicians at the state level and nationally.


Most especially in the PDP, Dr. Agbu Kefas is a known personality and this earned him the position of the PDP chairman in Taraba state some years back and his victory as the governorship candidate of the party at the gubernatorial primary election.


His popularity and strength were proven again at the gubernatorial election polls of March 18, 2023, which saw Dr. Agbu Kefas emerging victorious despite several attempts to thwart his victory.


Certainly, Taraba state is set to become a national center of interest due to the relationship which Governor-elect, Dr. Agbu Kefas has built across regions.



Many who are privileged to have experienced the Midas touch of Dr. Agbu Kefas, the governor-elect of Taraba state, would bear witness that He is truly a different type of politician.


Politicians, especially those newly elected to positions, are known to appoint their aides and commissioners from their political parties, states, or region. This is a common practice among Nigerian politicians and has been seen as the norm.


However, the governor-elect of Taraba state, Dr. Agbu Kefas is going in a different direction with the formation of his cabinet members. Instead of considering indigenes of Taraba state alone for all his appointments, Dr. Agbu Kefas has spread his tentacles nationwide to shop for people who have proven records in turning things around to also occupy some positions alongside indigenes of Taraba.


Dr. Agbu Kefas has promised to focus on health, education, women and youth empowerment, job creation, security, peace, and unity. He understands how important these are to the people of Taraba state and has expressed his commitment to delivery even if it entails bringing in people from other states for the sake of Taraba state.


An interesting aspect of his appointments when they are announced is other political parties will be included. It has never happened in the history of Nigerian politics that a politician appoints an opposition to his administration. Dr. Agbu Kefas will be setting a huge record not for personal glorification but for the progress of Taraba state.


In all these appointments, Dr. Agbu Kefas will also allow stakeholders, professionals,  and elders of Taraba state to recommend efficient Tarabans for top positions in his administration, unlike the normal Nigerian politics where governors decide all without carrying relevant stakeholders and elders along in their government


Dr. Agbu Kefas’ actions have shown his passion, dedication, commitment, and love for the people of Taraba state. He has also unconsciously changed the direction of the political system in Nigeria.