By Aga Samuel Imoter—Jalingo

Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has called on leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to put aside grievances arising from the party’s recent congresses and primary elections, urging them to embrace reconciliation and work collectively towards strengthening the party.

The governor made the appeal on Tuesday night during a reconciliation dinner for APC stakeholders held at the Banquet Hall of the TY Danjuma House in Jalingo.

Addressing party faithful, Kefas acknowledged that the period surrounding his defection to the APC, the conduct of the congresses and the recently concluded primaries generated intense political competition, leaving some members feeling aggrieved and excluded.

He, however, insisted that the processes were never designed to humiliate or sideline any aspirant, stressing that the party’s future depends on unity rather than division.”The time has come to move beyond our differences. We must forgive one another, unite as one political family and focus on the greater task of building a stronger APC and a more prosperous Taraba State,” the governor said.

Kefas cautioned those who emerged victorious in the primaries against engaging in politics of exclusion or reprisals, warning that such actions could undermine the party’s electoral prospects. He urged elected candidates and party leaders to adopt an inclusive leadership style by accommodating all stakeholders, regardless of the positions they took during the internal contests.

According to him, the APC must remain united, with no room for factionalism, bitterness, suspicion or political vendettas, noting that the party’s greatest strength lies in its collective resolve and shared vision for the development of Taraba State.

The governor further assured party members that his administration would continue to welcome constructive criticism and sincere advice, maintaining that inclusive governance remains critical to sustaining both effective leadership and party cohesion. “Electoral success cannot be achieved by individuals acting alone but through a united, disciplined and committed political structure working towards common goals,” he added.

Kefas also appealed to aspirants who were unsuccessful in the primaries to accept the outcome in the interest of the party, reconcile with fellow members and mobilise support for all APC candidates ahead of future elections.

Earlier, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Political Matters, Prof. Josiah Sabo Kente, said the reconciliation dinner was organised to appreciate party stakeholders for their loyalty, sacrifices and peaceful conduct throughout the congresses and primary election process.

Kente described the gathering as a strategic initiative aimed at rebuilding trust, strengthening internal cohesion and positioning the APC for greater political success in Taraba State.

The event drew prominent APC leaders, elected and appointed officials, party executives, former and serving political office holders, aspirants and stakeholders from across the state, who collectively reaffirmed their commitment to unity and the continued growth of the party.

Political observers say the reconciliation initiative reflects the APC leadership’s determination to close ranks after its internal electoral process and consolidate support ahead of future political engagements in Taraba State.

By Aga Samuel Imoter
Jalingo

Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has called on leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to put aside grievances arising from the party’s recent congresses and primary elections, urging them to embrace reconciliation and work collectively towards strengthening the party.

The governor made the appeal on Tuesday night during a reconciliation dinner for APC stakeholders held at the Banquet Hall of the TY Danjuma House in Jalingo.

Addressing party faithful, Kefas acknowledged that the period surrounding his defection to the APC, the conduct of the congresses and the recently concluded primaries generated intense political competition, leaving some members feeling aggrieved and excluded.

He, however, insisted that the processes were never designed to humiliate or sideline any aspirant, stressing that the party’s future depends on unity rather than division.

“The time has come to move beyond our differences. We must forgive one another, unite as one political family and focus on the greater task of building a stronger APC and a more prosperous Taraba State,” the governor said.

Kefas cautioned those who emerged victorious in the primaries against engaging in politics of exclusion or reprisals, warning that such actions could undermine the party’s electoral prospects.

He urged elected candidates and party leaders to adopt an inclusive leadership style by accommodating all stakeholders, regardless of the positions they took during the internal contests.

According to him, the APC must remain united, with no room for factionalism, bitterness, suspicion or political vendettas, noting that the party’s greatest strength lies in its collective resolve and shared vision for the development of Taraba State.

The governor further assured party members that his administration would continue to welcome constructive criticism and sincere advice, maintaining that inclusive governance remains critical to sustaining both effective leadership and party cohesion.

“Electoral success cannot be achieved by individuals acting alone but through a united, disciplined and committed political structure working towards common goals,” he added.

Kefas also appealed to aspirants who were unsuccessful in the primaries to accept the outcome in the interest of the party, reconcile with fellow members and mobilise support for all APC candidates ahead of future elections.

Earlier, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Political Matters, Prof. Josiah Sabo Kente, said the reconciliation dinner was organised to appreciate party stakeholders for their loyalty, sacrifices and peaceful conduct throughout the congresses and primary election process.

Kente described the gathering as a strategic initiative aimed at rebuilding trust, strengthening internal cohesion and positioning the APC for greater political success in Taraba State.

The event drew prominent APC leaders, elected and appointed officials, party executives, former and serving political office holders, aspirants and stakeholders from across the state, who collectively reaffirmed their commitment to unity and the continued growth of the party.

Political observers say the reconciliation initiative reflects the APC leadership’s determination to close ranks after its internal electoral process and consolidate support ahead of future political engagements in Taraba State. 

By Jabiru Hassan

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has distributed 1,540 plots of land and a cash grant of ₦100 million to leaders of the APC Polling Unit Supporters Association, popularly known as ‘Yan Akwati, as part of efforts to strengthen the party’s grassroots structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

Speaking during the official inauguration of the ‘Yan Akwati association, Governor Yusuf described the polling unit structure as the foundation of the APC’s electoral success and commended members for their commitment to the party.

He said empowering grassroots supporters would enhance the party’s mobilisation efforts and position the APC for victory in the 2027 general elections, including securing a second term for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

According to the governor, the re-election of President Tinubu would ensure the continuity of ongoing economic reforms and development programmes across the country.

Yusuf explained that the allocation of 1,540 plots of land and the ₦100 million cash grant was intended to motivate members of the association and strengthen their capacity to coordinate party activities at the polling unit level.

Earlier, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters, Mustapha Hamza Buhari Bakwana, described the intervention as the first phase of a broader strategy to consolidate the APC’s grassroots support ahead of the 2027 elections.

He expressed confidence that the ‘Yan Akwati network has the capacity to mobilise more than one million votes for President Tinubu in Kano State during the next general election.

The event was attended by party leaders, political stakeholders and representatives of the association from the 44 local government areas of Kano State.