Political tension is heightening in Taraba State amid growing speculation that Governor Agbu Kefas may defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Although the governor has made no official comment, his increasingly warm ties with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have fueled speculation of a looming political realignment.
According to Daily Post, observers point to the governor’s repeated engagements with the president at public events and private meetings as possible signals of shifting loyalties.
Sources close to the matter, who spoke with the publication, suggest the calculation may be less about partisan politics and more about attracting federal attention to Taraba, which has struggled to secure key infrastructure investments.
A political analyst in Jalingo said, “The writing may be on the wall. With the 2027 elections on the horizon, it’s not unusual to see shifts in allegiance. But if Kefas is indeed considering a switch, it may be more about opening Taraba to federal collaboration than playing partisan politics.”
Adding to the speculation, the Concerned Taraba Youth Group publicly called on the governor to align with the APC, citing the neglect of federal projects such as the Mambilla Hydro Power Project and the abandoned Zing–Jalingo–Wukari road.
The group’s spokesperson, Shedrack Iremiya Gani, said, “Considering the continued deterioration and abandonment of federal projects in Taraba, we appeal to Governor Agbu Kefas to align with President Bola Tinubu in order to attract greater federal presence to the state. We want the governor to make history by leaving the PDP and joining the APC.”
Within the APC, insiders are upbeat. A senior chieftain of the party, who spoke on condition of anonymity, suggested that several high-profile defections from the PDP are imminent.
“While I won’t name names, I can tell you that a lot of big fish from the PDP will soon join forces with the APC. We’re in close discussions with several PDP leaders, and you’ll be surprised by the number of political juggernauts crossing over soon,” the party source said.
Although he declined to confirm whether Kefas was among those being directly courted, the remarks reinforced growing suspicions that the Taraba governor could be preparing for a dramatic political shift.
For now, Governor Kefas has remained silent, neither confirming nor denying the rumours.
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