Taraba Gov Suspends APC Defection Over Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Abduction!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has suspended his planned defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the recent abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State as a “national tragedy demanding unity, not politics.”
“Now is not the time for political moves. We must focus on the safety of our daughters and the soul of our nation,” Kefas said in a statement on Tuesday.
Key Details:
- The governor had been widely speculated to join the APC amid talks with top party leaders.
- The abduction from GSS Maga in Kebbi prompted a shift in priorities, Kefas noted.
- He pledged support for federal efforts to rescue the girls and address school insecurity.
Why It Matters:
- Signals rising political sensitivity to national security issues.
- Underscores the emotional and symbolic weight of mass abductions.
- May influence other political decisions during crises.
What to Watch:
- Updates on the Kebbi rescue operation.
- Reactions from APC, PDP, and civil society.
- Broader impact on political realignments ahead of 2027.
Sources:
- Taraba State Government – Official Statement (Nov. 2025)
- Premium Times – “Kefas Halts Defection Over Schoolgirls’ Kidnap”
- Daily Trust – “Taraba Governor Reacts to Kebbi Abduction”
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