The governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, has dismissed rumours of a fallout between him and former Minister of Defence, General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), describing their relationship as “sound, firm and solid.”
The governor made the clarification on Wednesday while receiving a delegation of traditional rulers from Wukari Local Government Council during a solidarity visit to the governor at the TY Danjuma House in Jalingo, the state capital.
Gov. Kefas’ remarks appeared to respond to months of political speculation suggesting a strained relationship between the two leaders, a development that had fueled uncertainty over Taraba State’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Welcoming the traditional rulers, the governor commended them for the visit and expressed gratitude to God for the opportunity to serve the state, reiterating his commitment to inclusive governance.
“I thank God for the grace to lead Taraba State and for opening my mind to see Taraba beyond Wukari. Taraba belongs to over 80 ethnic groups, and every one of them deserves good governance,” Kefas said.
He also applauded. General Danjuma for identifying and supporting him for leadership, noting that the elder statesman remained confident in his capacity and vision for the state.
“Some people go to General Danjuma to criticise me, but he knows me better than they do. As a soldier, he understands capacity, discipline and leadership, and he is not disturbed by false reports against me,” the governor stated.
Speaking on national politics, Gov. Kefas pledged to ensure that Taraba State benefits fully from governance at both the state and federal levels.
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He assured that the state would support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections and urged residents to register en masse with the All Progressives Congress, APC
“We must mobilise for the APC. The benefits of alignment with the centre are clear, and Taraba will continue to benefit,” he said.
The governor also addressed security and resettlement challenges in the state, assuring that internally displaced persons would return to their communities.
“All those who left their homes will return. A pilot resettlement project has already commenced and will be replicated in affected communities across Southern Taraba and the entire state,” he added.
Earlier, the Aku Uka of Wukari, Ishaku Ada Ali, who led the delegation, said the visit was to appreciate the governor for his developmental efforts in Wukari and other parts of the state.
The traditional rulers reaffirmed their support for Gov. Kefas, commending his leadership style and inclusive approach to development across Taraba State
