Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, on Sunday formally registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), completing an important step in his transition to the ruling party.
Kefas was registered by the APC Hospital Ward executive at the Government House in Jalingo, the state capital, in the presence of party officials.
Speaking after receiving his membership card, the governor explained that although he had earlier postponed his official defection ceremony, initially scheduled for November 19, he proceeded with the registration to fully engage in party activities in Taraba.
Kefas said, “I have already written to the party at the ward level, and today’s exercise is a necessary step to fulfil the basic requirements.
“You will recall that I earlier suspended my official reception into the party following the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State.
“Even if the official ceremony had been held, this registration is one of the necessary things we must do. I want to thank my ward party executives and the representatives of the state working committee of the party who are here.”
The governor stated that his decision to register with the APC was made in the overall interest of the party and governance in the state, emphasising that his alignment would enhance cooperation and strengthen the party’s local structure.
He also announced that a new date for the official defection ceremony would be communicated to the public in due course.
Kefas’ registration comes amid ongoing political realignments in Taraba State ahead of future elections.
Last month, members of the State Executive Council, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Izito Benzena, and 14 members of the Taraba State House of Assembly defected to the APC