The normally serene capital of Taraba State, Jalingo, has started to pulse with unusual political intensity as convoys of black SUVs and air transportation snake through the city’s main thoroughfares, signaling the arrival of some of the most powerful political figures in the state.
Their goal is to pave the way for Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas’s expected defection from the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDO) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), which many already characterize as the most significant political realignment in Taraba’s recent history.
A sense of expectation permeates the state capital. In quiet groups assembled in hotels, party offices, and private homes, strategists, supporters, and observers are analyzing the potential implications of Kefas’ action for Taraba’s political future.
State APC Chairman Tukur Ibrahim El-Sudi, as well as influential legislators and seasoned political players like Senator Haruna Manu and Senator Shaibu Lau, former House of Representatives member Danladi Baido, and current House members Zaku Alhassan and Mark Bako Useni, were among the political figures who landed in Jalingo.
The state is home to prominent community leaders including Ali Sani Kona, Alhaji Abubakar Joda, and Musa Muwalid, as well as labor leader Bala Bobboi Kaigama.
The importance of the situation is highlighted by their presence. The anticipated welcome of Governor Kefas into the APC is more than just a party switch for many. It is a sign of a tectonic movement that could completely change Taraba’s political structure.
In isolated conversations throughout Jalingo, participants discussed a “new dawn,” alignment, and the state’s changing political character.
The story that is starting to emerge is one of change, and they claim that Taraba has a chance to solidify its progress under a wider political alliance.
“This isn’t just about one man joining a new party,” an off-the-record senior strategist said. “It is about Taraba starting a new chapter based on solidarity, power, and long-term political growth.”
The initiative, according to Senator Sani Abubakar Danladi, is a strategic realignment intended to put Taraba on a more solid national footing.
Taraba State is on the verge of a pivotal political moment as the city prepares for the lavish welcoming ceremony. And the clock to Kefas’ defection picks up speed with every arrival, every handshake, and every strategic discussion held in private.
