•Tension Brews in Taraba APC

By Rhapsodi Affos Blog (RAB Reporter)

Barring last-minute intervention, Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State may be on his way out of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Multiple top government sources confirmed to Rhapsodi Affos Blog - RAB that arrangements have reached an advanced stage for the governor’s defection, although no official statement has been issued from Government House, Jalingo, or the PDP leadership in the state.

A senior government insider disclosed that Governor Kefas has recently become increasingly uneasy about his position within the opposition, citing difficulties in accessing certain federal support and funding for developmental projects. According to the source, the governor believes aligning with the APC could ease those constraints and attract more opportunities for the state.

However, not everyone in his camp supports the move. Unconfirmed reports suggest a fallout between Governor Kefas and his political mentor, retired General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, who is said to be strongly opposed to the idea. Though neither side has spoken publicly, observers note visible signs of political strain between the two.

RAB recalls that during a media interaction with journalists last week in Jalingo, Governor Kefas expressed frustration over what he described as challenges of governing from the opposition, lamenting that it has hindered access to vital funds from the Federal Government to execute projects across the state.

Fueling further speculation, the governor was recently sighted at the funeral of late Mama Lydia Yilwatda, mother of the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe on Saturday, where he was seen in the company of several APC governors and dignitaries. His presence, though officially to pay respects, has been interpreted by many as a deliberate political signal.

Since then, social media and political circles in the state have been buzzing with mixed reactions. While some argue that it is normal for a politician to realign if it benefits his people and ensures development, others believe defecting solely for political convenience is unjustifiable.

They point to examples such as Adamawa’s Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, who remains in the opposition yet continues to deliver visible infrastructure.

Meanwhile, tension appears to be brewing within the Taraba chapter of the APC, as some insiders express concern that Governor Kefas’s entry could alter existing power structures. If he eventually defects, he would automatically assume leadership of the party in the state as its highest-ranking member — a development that could unsettle those nursing governorship ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections.

Before his emergence as governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas served as PDP State Chairman and has been a long-time loyal member of the party. His possible defection would therefore mark a dramatic turn in Taraba’s political history, as the PDP has governed the state continuously since 1999.



When contacted, PDP spokesman Andetarang Iranmae dismissed the rumours, describing them as a distraction sponsored by political opponents to destabilize the party. Similarly, the Taraba PDP Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, had earlier in May 2025 reaffirmed that Governor Kefas remains a committed member of the PDP with no plans to leave.

As of press time, neither Governor Kefas nor his media team has issued an official statement. The uncertainty surrounding his next political move continues to generate speculation across the state’s political landscape.

Political observers believe the coming weeks will be decisive in determining whether the governor will indeed dump the PDP or stay to rebuild it from within. For now, all eyes remain on Jalingo as Taraba watches what could become one of its most consequential political shifts in recent years.

This is a developing story. Stay with Rhapsodi Affos Blog for verified updates as events unfold.


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