A fresh political storm is unfolding within the Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as a coalition of youth groups from Taraba North Senatorial District has called on Governor Agbu Kefas to dissolve and reconstitute his cabinet.
The Coalition of APC Youth Groups made its position known on Monday in a statement signed by its leader, Ibrahim Bambur. The group accused the governor of failing to honor an alleged agreement reached prior to his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC in January 2026.
Governor Kefas’ switch to the APC was widely regarded as a major shift in Taraba’s political landscape, with expectations of broader inclusion for long-standing party members.
According to the coalition, assurances were given that loyal APC members would be accommodated in key government positions following the defection.
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However, youth leaders in Taraba North argue that those expectations have not been met. They alleged that unnamed forces within the administration, including some cabinet members, are resisting efforts to restructure the cabinet in order to retain their positions.
The coalition described the governor’s delay in dissolving the cabinet as a sign of weak leadership, warning that it could undermine public confidence in the administration ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Central to the group’s demands is the appointment of “old APC members” to strategic offices, including Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Head of Service (HOS), and Chief of Staff (COS).
Bambur said allocating these positions to party loyalists would promote fairness and strengthen party unity.
“We cannot support a government that marginalizes our senatorial district,” Bambur said. “We call on the governor to address these concerns or face the consequences at the polls.”
Beyond internal party issues, the coalition also raised concerns over what it described as an imbalance in project distribution across the state’s three senatorial districts. The group alleged that about 95 percent of state projects have been concentrated in Southern Taraba, five percent in Central Taraba, and none in Taraba North.
Although no evidence was presented to substantiate the claim, political observers say such allegations, if left unresolved, could deepen regional tensions and influence voting patterns in 2027.
The youth coalition further criticized the current cabinet, accusing some members of inexperience, financial recklessness, nepotism, and tribalism. It also alleged mismanagement of public funds earmarked for development projects.
Despite the criticisms, the group acknowledged the governor’s efforts to attract investment and stimulate economic growth. However, it urged him to demonstrate stronger leadership by prioritizing merit, inclusivity, accountability, and transparency in future appointments.
