Jalingo, the usually peaceful capital of Taraba State, has suddenly become the center of intense political activity as top politicians, party leaders, and influential figures troop into the city. Their arrival signals preparations for what many believe will be one of the biggest political shifts in the state’s history—Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas’ anticipated defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Convoys of SUVs and steady air arrivals filled the city on Saturday, with political strategists, loyalists, and observers moving between hotels, party offices, and private residences to discuss the potential impact of Kefas’ expected switch.
Among the heavyweights already in Jalingo are APC State Chairman Tukur Ibrahim El-Sudi, Senators Haruna Manu and Shaibu Lau, former House of Representatives member Danladi Baido, and serving lawmakers such as Zaku Alhassan and Mark Bako Useni. Labour leader Bala Bobboi Kaigama and respected community figures like Ali Sani Kona, Alhaji Abubakar Joda, and Musa Muwalid have also joined the gathering.
Their presence highlights the seriousness of the moment. Many political observers believe that Kefas joining APC goes beyond a simple defection—it represents a major realignment that could reshape Taraba’s political landscape.
Across the capital, conversations are filled with expectations of “a new dawn” and hopes that the move will bring unity and stronger political stability for the state. One strategist, speaking privately, said the development marks “a new chapter for Taraba built on unity, strength, and sustainable growth.”
Senator Sani Abubakar Danladi described the situation as a strategic move to give Taraba a stronger voice at the national level.
As Jalingo prepares for the grand reception, the anticipation keeps growing. With each new arrival and every meeting behind closed doors, the countdown to Governor Kefas’ official defection continues to gather momentum.
