The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has described the defection of the Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling APC as the most significant political gain to the state.
Prof. Yilwatda made the statement on Saturday in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, during a reception organised to formally welcome Gov. Kefas into the APC.
He said Taraba State would benefit immensely from aligning with the federal government under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, noting that such alignment would accelerate development across the state.
According to the APC national chairman, Gov. Kefas “did nothing wrong” by joining the party, stressing that the APC offers renewed hope and greater opportunities for the people of Taraba State.
He urged residents who were yet to join the party to emulate the governor’s decision in the interest of progress and development.
Prof. Yilwatda assured party members that both new and old members of the APC enjoy equal rights and privileges, adding that the party’s leadership would continue to strengthen its structures nationwide and attract more political leaders from other parties.
Governor Kefas, who appeared visibly elated, said his decision to defect to the APC was deliberate and motivated by the need to connect Taraba State to the government at the centre.
“This move is not for me but for the people of Taraba State,” the governor said, adding that unity among the people was essential for his administration to effectively deliver the dividends of democracy.
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“We must align with the centre to benefit from all that is needed for our development. I am not here for survival but for service. I will not abandon our mandate; rather, I will strengthen it because Taraba is open for progress,” he stated.
Also speaking, Vice President Kashim Shettima described Gov. Kefas’ defection to the APC as “personally touching,” noting that the governor had made the right decision.
He called on the people of Taraba State to rally behind the governor to ensure the delivery of much-needed development across the state.
The defection ceremony attracted several prominent political figures, including APC governors, members of the National Assembly, ministers, and other party leaders.
