NOBODY GAVE ME MONEY TO DEFECT TO APC- KEFAS

Kefas said his relationship with Danjuma is still friendly, based on long–term military and personal connections.The governor said he consulted the elder statesman before leaving the PDP and received his blessings.

“Before I defected, I secured his approval. He assured me of his support whenever I need it,” he said. Kefas denied allegations that his defection was financially motivated.

“Nobody gave me money to defect to the APC,” he said.

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He said his decision was driven by conviction and strategic considerations for the development of Taraba state.

Kefas pledged to deliver Taraba for Tinubu in the 2027 elections.

“Delivering Taraba will not be difficult because our policies are already impacting the grassroots,” he said. The governor mentioned that his meeting with the president was about security, agriculture, people‘s well–being, and better teamwork between the federal government and the state.

He said the meeting was important, explaining that it was his first official talk with Tinubu since he joined the APC.

Kefas shared that security in Taraba has gotten much better, leading to less violence and easier movement around the state.

He also said his government has increased farming output by using machines, like importing tractors, and plans to build local processing plants to support farming businesses and create more jobs.

The governor asked for people to come together and pray during the time when both Christians are observing Lent and Muslims are fasting during Ramadan.

In late 2025, Kefas left his position, which started a series of people switching sides, including lawmakers, leaders of councils, and top members of political parties in Taraba.