TARABA GOV KEFAS WINS APC GOVERNORSHIP PRIMARY IN LANDSLIDE VICTORY

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By Aishat Momoh. O.

Governor Agbu Kefas has been declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election held in Taraba State.

Kefas secured 166,357 votes to defeat his closest rival, Muazu Jaji, a former Minister of State for Transport, who polled 4,110 votes.

The Returning Officer announced the result after the conclusion of voting across the state, confirming Kefas’ dominant victory in the exercise.

In his reaction, Governor Kefas expressed appreciation to party members and residents of Taraba State for the confidence and trust reposed in him, saying the outcome reflects a shared vision for a more prosperous state.

He said the focus now should shift from contest to unity and collective responsibility, stressing that the task of building a stronger party and delivering good governance remained paramount.

“The time for contest is over. It is time for unity and collective action, as the task ahead is bigger,” he said.

Kefas also commended the APC leadership at all levels for their support, as well as the people of the state for their participation in the process, pledging to provide fair leadership and work towards the development of Taraba State.

“I humbly accept the confidence and trust reposed in me through this victory. This victory is not mine alone; it belongs to all of us and every party member who believes in our shared vision and every stakeholder who worked tirelessly and stood with us in faith and hope,” the governor said.

”I sincerely thank our party leadership at all levels, our delegates, our supporters, our women and youth groups, and all those who contributed in one way or the other towards this process.

“I also wish to appreciate my fellow aspirants, as democracy provides opportunities for all voices to be heard, and your participation has strengthened our party.

”We may have contested as aspirants, but from this moment we move forward as one family with one purpose and one destination.”

“The time for contest is over; the time for unity and collective action begins now.

“Our task ahead is bigger than any individual ambition; our focus now must be on building a stronger party, a stronger Taraba, and a stronger, brighter future for our people.

“I assure you that I will continue to provide leadership with fairness, humility, and commitment to the welfare and progress of our people.

“Together, we will continue to move Taraba forward; together we will protect the hope of our people; together we will achieve victory.”