Kefas’s Move To APC Will Attract Massive Federal Projects To Taraba – Governor’s Aide Boasts

The Special Adviser to Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas on Political Matters and Special Duties, Josiah Kente, has said that the governor’s potential defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) would fast-track development and strengthen the state’s connection with the Federal Government.

Speaking in Jalingo on Tuesday, Kente explained that aligning with the ruling party would be a strategic and people-centered move, focused on securing Taraba’s place in national development plans rather than pursuing personal or partisan interests.

He stated:

“This call is not driven by party sentiment but by the collective aspiration of Tarabans for lasting progress, infrastructural renewal, and inclusion in national affairs.”

Kente praised Governor Kefas for his achievements in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, emphasizing that these strides deserve stronger federal backing. He maintained that joining the APC would open doors to federal projects, partnerships, and enhanced infrastructure, including roads, bridges, hospitals, and power facilities, which are often concentrated in states politically aligned with the centre.

He also noted that security collaboration and access to donor-funded programmes would become easier under such political alignment.

Applauding Kefas’ leadership, Kente said the governor’s Moving Forward Agenda could have even greater impact if supported by synergy with the Federal Government.

“These times demand bold and strategic decisions that go beyond party loyalty. The focus should be the welfare and prosperity of the people,” he added.

Kente urged stakeholders, youth groups, and opinion leaders in Taraba to back the governor in what he described as a “realignment for growth and prosperity.”

Governor Agbu Kefas, who was elected in 2023 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), would make history if he joins the APC — a move that could end the PDP’s 26-year dominance in Taraba politics.

In recent months, growing calls have emerged from various groups and individuals urging Kefas to defect, arguing that the move would attract greater federal presence and investments to the state.