APC Group Says Defections in Taraba Reach Unprecedented Levels

The current wave of political defections in the state is “unprecedented,” according to Dr. Jinadu Garvey Yaweh, State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Youth Vanguard branch in Taraba State.

In response to inquiries from reporters on Monday in the state capital of Jalingo, Yaweh stated that the gradual shift of politicians from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC had been more intense in recent weeks.

He claims that each of the 24 members of the State House of Assembly,
He characterized this as a major restructuring of the state’s political systems, noting that the Speaker has now joined the APC.
He added that the PDP’s political apparatus in the state was “almost empty” due to the defection of a number of high-ranking government officials, including commissioners, SSG Secretary to the State Government Gebon Timothy Kataps, and PDP State Chairman Abubakar Bawa.

He praised Governor Agbu Kefas as “an embodiment of justice, fairness, and political maturity” and linked the trend to his uniting leadership style.

He asserted that even though Governor Kefas had not formally declared his support for the APC, he had already done so “unofficially,” with the ceremonial ceremony still to come.

He claims that the governor’s official transfer to the APC was postponed because of recent national security concerns, especially the incident in Kebbi State, which led to an examination of his political activities.

The APC youth leader contended that Taraba would benefit more from a national alliance with the ruling party since it would facilitate the attraction of development initiatives.

Additionally, he disregarded worries that Nigeria was moving toward a one-party system, arguing that the present wave of defections demonstrated strong leadership and political clarity, which he said would promote unity and quicken Taraba’s growth.