The outgoing Taraba State Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress has endorsed Governor Agbu Kefas for a second term in the 2027 governorship election.

The committee also endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 presidential poll.

Ibrahim El-Sudi, chairman of APC in Taraba, while addressing journalists in Jalingo on Monday, said the endorsement was informed by the quality of leadership demonstrated by both the governor and the president in their offices.

Mr El-Suldi noted that since Mr Kefas joined the APC, the party had worked closely with him to consolidate the realignment process in the state.

“The governor. not only embraced the leadership of the party, but also ensured that our transition into the ruling party was smooth, peaceful and devoid of rancour — contrary to experiences in some other states.

“This demonstrates his leadership, maturity and statesmanship,” he said.

The chairman added that, in an atmosphere of unity and cooperation, the party successfully conducted congresses across all 168 wards and 16 local government areas of the state, with minimal challenges.

He explained that the success  followed a historic rally held in the state to formally welcome Mr Kefas to the APC, an event attended by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, the national chairman, members of the National Working Committee, and governors.

Mr El-Suldi further disclosed that the party successfully carried out its electronic membership registration and revalidation exercise with the support of Mr Kefas, resulting in Taraba emerging as one of the highest-performing states. He noted that membership registration continued to grow steadily across council wards.

He commended  Kefas for ensuring that party congresses were conducted in a free and fair manner, with due respect for ward and local government stakeholders. He  described the approach as one that has strengthened unity and internal democracy within the party.

(NAN)