Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas Postpones APC Defection Following Kebbi Schoolgirl Abductions
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has put on hold his planned defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in response to the recent abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State. In a statement released Tuesday in Jalingo, the governor described the kidnapping as a heartbreaking tragedy, saying it would be inappropriate to continue with political activities while families and the nation are still grieving. “My decision follows the deeply saddening kidnapping of schoolgirls in Kebbi State, because I believe the safety and well-being of the children are far more important than any political activity,” Kefas said. He expressed sympathy to the families of the abducted girls and offered condolences to the Federal Government, calling on security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the safe release of the victims. The defection event, originally scheduled for November 19, 2025, has been suspended pending further consultations and an improvement in the security situation. Political realignments in Taraba State have continued, with all PDP members in the State House of Assembly, local government chairmen, cabinet members, and senior officials, including the Secretary to the State Government, defecting to the APC in recent days. Several party leaders commended the governor’s decision to postpone the rally, describing it as a demonstration of solidarity with the kidnapped schoolgirls and their families.