Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has made an impassioned appeal to citizens to show compassion and understanding over the prolonged absence of his ailing Deputy Governor, stressing that the matter goes beyond politics and into the realm of humanity.
Addressing growing public concerns and media chatter about the state being without an active deputy for several months, Governor Kefas said his priority is not political maneuvering, but standing by a colleague who has served Taraba State with “diligence and dedication” until illness struck.
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“This is not merely a political issue; it is a matter of humanity,” Kefas declared. “During my years in the Nigerian military, I learned the essence of esprit de corps, the unity that makes us stand together, no matter our differences in religion, ethnicity, or background. Our Deputy Governor fell ill while serving the people, and now is the time for us to rally around him.”
The Governor affirmed that the state has acted within the bounds of the law, but stressed that governance is not just about constitutional provisions. “The law guides us, but morality and conscience must lead us,” he said, adding that the teachings of both the Bible and Qur’an call on people to bear one another’s burdens and value every human life.
Quoting Galatians 6:2 from the Bible and Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:32 from the Qur’an, Kefas urged Tarabans to pray for the Deputy Governor, support his family, and set an example of unity and compassion. “In Taraba State, leadership will always prioritise humanity over politics,” he assured.
Governor Kefas also made it clear that if circumstances eventually require constitutional action on the Deputy Governor’s position, such steps will be taken promptly and in full compliance with the law.
“This is about empathy, not power. About standing with one of our own in his time of need,” Kefas concluded.
