Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has postponed his planned defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress following the recent abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State.
Earlier report by sheviinfo state how armed men invaded the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, on Sunday night and whisked away 25 students.
The gunmen shot the Vice Principal, Hassan Makuku, as he attempted to shield the girls.
However, in a statement he personally signed on Tuesday, Kefas said it would be insensitive to pursue political activities amid the nation’s latest security tragedy.
The governor described the incident as “deeply troubling” and stressed that compassion must take precedence over politics.
He said, “My heart is with the families of the abducted children,” he said, expressing solidarity with the government and people of Kebbi State. The safety of children must remain a national priority.”
“As a father, as a leader, and as a governor whose administration has prioritised security and education, it is morally right and nationally responsible to suspend all major political events until the situation receives the urgent attention it deserves,” he added.
He called for reflection, prayer, and unity, rather than celebration or political mobilisation, and urged security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the girls. He also appealed to Nigerians to remain calm, vigilant, and prayerful.
The governor said a new date for his official move to the APC would be announced after consultations and when deemed appropriate.
The entire National Working Committee members of the APC will receive Governor Kefas on November 19. We are prepared for the event,” he said.
Kefas is one of the remaining governors of the PDP, and had for almost five months been in the news for possible defection to the APC.
The Taraba governor will join three other governors who dumped the PDP for the APC.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, on April 23, 2025, joined the APC, followed by Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom on June 6, 2025, and Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, on November 3.
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