Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, on Tuesday announced the postponement of his planned defection to the All Progressives Congress , following the recent abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State.
In a statement, Kefas explained that it would be insensitive to go ahead with political activities while the nation grapples with another security tragedy.
The PUNCH reported that, the APC, through its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, also confirmed the postponement of Kefas’ reception, noting that a new date would be announced in due course.
The ceremony had originally been scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Kefas was notably absent from the PDP’s elective convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15. While the convention was underway, he appeared in a widely circulated video inspecting the stadium that was to host his defection event.
After the inspection, Kefas told journalists, “I am defecting from the PDP to the APC to join hands with President Bola Tinubu in actualising the Renewed Hope Agenda,” adding that the state was preparing to welcome party leaders for the rally.
Earlier on Monday, November 17, members of the Taraba State House of Assembly and the State Executive Council resigned from the PDP and joined the ruling APC, fueling anticipation of the governor’s imminent defection.
