Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has publicly pledged his commitment to support President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 elections. This statement came after his first meeting with Tinubu following his defection to the ruling party earlier in the year. Despite some dissatisfaction among members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding his shift to the APC, Kefas remains optimistic about securing a significant victory for his new party in the elections.

Kefas highlighted his belief that he maintains substantial grassroots support in Taraba, asserting his capability to mobilize voters effectively. He emphasized his background in military strategic intelligence, which he claims equips him with the necessary skills for political planning and execution. The governor stated that he has conducted thorough strategic mapping, which he believes will lead to a landslide victory for President Tinubu in his state, signifying a strong push for the APC in a region previously dominated by the PDP.

His comments reflect broader implications for the political landscape in Nigeria as political alliances continue to shift ahead of the 2027 elections. Kefas’s confidence in his plans to strengthen the APC in Taraba highlights the growing intensity of the upcoming election cycle, as well as the strategies that politicians are adopting to ensure their parties' competitiveness. The reactions from PDP supporters and the effectiveness of his strategies will be crucial in determining the political dynamics in Taraba State as the electoral date approaches.