Agbu Kefas Taraba State Governor, has dismissed allegations that he collected bribe which influenced his determination to defect from the Peoples Democratic Celebration (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Kefas spoke to State Home correspondents on Wednesday after his first assembly with Tinubu on the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, since his formal defection.
He said that his swap to the APC was pushed by private conviction and the broader curiosity of Taraba State reasonably than financial acquire.
In accordance with him, “My determination was primarily based on what’s finest for Taraba State and its future. No person gave me cash to defect to the APC.”
He additional defined that the choice adopted why he calls “a fastidiously thought of step to enhance cooperation and improvement outcomes.”
Talking concerning the upcoming 2027 election, Kefas expressed confidence that he’ll ship Taraba State to President Tinubu.
“We’ve performed all our mapping, our planning, and I’m on the bottom, and I’ve the folks. The folks have me, and I’ve all the time instructed them I’ve no enterprise being in authorities than for them.”
“So I’ve already gained the mandate of the native, and I don’t suppose delivering Mr President and myself shall be a tough job. Taraba is for him, and he’s going to get nothing lower than 100 per cent,” he mentioned.
He attributed this optimism to ongoing grassroots tasks and insurance policies that he mentioned have strengthened public belief in his administration.
Kefas added that his assembly with the president targeted on key points affecting residents of the state, together with safety, agriculture and social welfare.
“This isn’t the primary time assembly with Mr President. However since my motion to the ruling occasion, I’ve not seen Mr President.”
“So I made a decision to return and see him and focus on some strategic points regarding safety, in regards to the welfare of the folks of Taraba State, and in addition help for Nigeria.”
He described the engagement as productive and mentioned it could improve collaboration between Taraba State and the Federal Authorities.
The governor additionally known as on residents to advertise peace and unity, noting the coincidence of the Christian Lenten season and the Muslim Ramadan interval.
In accordance with him, the second presents a chance for prayers and a renewed collective dedication to nationwide improvement.
It may be recalled that Agbu Kefas, who was elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Celebration in 2023, had initially deliberate to defect to the All Progressives Congress on November 19, 2025 later rescheduled and came about on January 31, 2026.
