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Defection: APC Rejects Governor Kefas
The Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youths Council has rejected the reported defection of Governor Agbu Kefas to the ruling party, describing the move as “unacceptable” and contrary to the principles of the APC.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in Jalingo, the council said youth leaders across the state had convened and unanimously passed a vote of no confidence on the governor, stressing that his political ideology and leadership style were at odds with the progressive ideals of the APC.
The State Coordinator of the council, Bilyamin Musa, said the youths were united in opposing Kefas’ alleged move to the APC.
“We, the youths of APC in Taraba State, unanimously reject the defection of Governor Agbu Kefas into our great party. He is not a progressive leader, and APC is not a party for his caliber. Our stand is clear: we are not in support of his coming,” Musa declared.
The group accused the governor of lacking both vision and capacity, alleging that his two years in office had failed to deliver meaningful development to Taraba State.
Naija News reports that the youths also appealed to the national leadership of the APC to heed their concerns and prevent Kefas’ defection from being validated. According to them, the party must remain a platform for visionary, disciplined, and development-driven leaders.
“We urge our national leaders to protect the sanctity of the APC and ensure it is not reduced to a refuge for leaders who have failed their people,” the statement added
Reaffirming their commitment to the ruling party, the council pledged loyalty to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
They vowed to continue working for the growth of the APC in Taraba and to mobilize support for its success ahead of future elections.
Naija News reports that the APC youth’s submission is in contrast with what the Special Adviser to the Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, on Political Matters and Special Duties, Josiah Kente, had said earlier.
Kente had noted that the Governor joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) would accelerate development in the state.
Kente stated this in Jalingo on Tuesday, stressing that the governor’s possible alignment with the ruling party was a strategic decision aimed at securing Taraba’s place in national development programmes and federal opportunities.
According to the adviser, the move was not about personal ambition or partisan politics but about the collective interest of the people.
He said: “This call is anchored not on partisan interest but on the collective aspiration of the people of Taraba for sustainable progress, infrastructural transformation, and inclusion in national affairs.”
Kente highlighted the governor’s achievements in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, saying they deserved stronger federal support.
He argued that aligning with the APC at the national level would give Taraba access to more federal projects and partnerships
Former National Treasurer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Hon. Ahmed Yayari, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside his supporters.
Hon. Yayari, who was a gubernatorial candidate under Kabiru Tanimu Turaki faction of the PDP, picked up his APC membership card at his Kalshingi Ward in Akko Local Government Area.
Speaking after receiving his membership card, Yayari, who served as Chief of Staff to former Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, pledged to deploy his years of political experience, extensive networks and support base towards securing victory for the APC in the 2027 elections.
He specifically expressed his commitment to supporting the APC governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr Jamilu Isyaku Gwamna, as well as other APC candidates at both state and national levels.
The former PDP National Treasurer said his decision to join the APC was accompanied by a commitment to work with party leaders, stakeholders and supporters towards strengthening the party and delivering electoral success in 2027.
Our correspondent reports that Hon.Yayari’s defection comes amid a series of high-profile political realignments in the State, with prominent politicians and thousands of their supporters moving into the APC.
Political pundits said the move is significant given his previous roles at the national level of the PDP and his experience within Gombe State’s political establishment.
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari has visited former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar.
We recalls that in February, Atiku and Aisha, the wife of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, first met in Saudi Arabia.
Atiku disclosed the visit in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, describing the meeting with the former First Lady as “warm and deeply appreciated”.
The former Vice-President said the visit also highlighted the need for those seeking a better Nigeria to prioritise the welfare and future of Nigerians.
Atiku wrote, “Today, I was delighted to receive former First Lady, H.E. Aisha Buhari. Her visit was warm and deeply appreciated.”
He said families across the country were facing increasing pressure from the rising cost of essential goods and services, including food, transportation, education and healthcare.
He added, “Beyond the courtesies of the occasion, it was also a reminder of the urgent responsibility before all who seek a better Nigeria: to put the welfare, dignity and future of our people first.”
Atiku said Nigerians deserved an economy that would provide opportunities and enable families to live with dignity and hope.
He wrote, “Across our country, families are being stretched by the rising cost of food, transport, education, healthcare and other basic necessities. Nigerians deserve an economy that rewards hard work, restores opportunity and allows every family to live with dignity and hope.”
He concluded, “That is the Nigeria we must build together, a country that works for its people again. We must ease the burden, restore hope and Make Nigeria Affordable Again.”
Lawmaker representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency of Borno State in the House of Representatives, Usman Midala, has left the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Naija News reports that Balami has defected to the Accord Party, where he is set to seek another term in the House of Representatives
The lawmaker, who serves as Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Communications, made his decision after consultations with political leaders, supporters, family members and associates.
His resignation from the APC was contained in a letter dated September 15, 2026, and addressed to the party.
The letter was also endorsed by the APC ward chairman in Hawul Local Government Area.
Balami explained that his decision to leave the ruling party was linked to concerns over the conduct of its primary elections.
According to him, the process did not provide what he considered adequate conditions for credible, free, fair and transparent participation by aspirants.
The federal lawmaker also disclosed that he decided not to take part in the APC primary election because of the situation surrounding the process.
Despite his departure, Balami acknowledged the role played by the APC and its leaders during his time in the party.
He appreciated the party for giving him the platform to contest elections and serve his constituents, adding that his experience within the party contributed to his political development and public service.
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