The Taraba State House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Agbu Kefas, citing his remarkable performance and commitment to the welfare of the people.
The resolution was adopted during the plenary session on Thursday, where lawmakers commended the governor for his people-oriented policies, the restoration of peace, and the strides made in infrastructural and social development across the state.
Members of the Assembly noted significant security improvements, which have enabled many farmers to return to their farmlands, boosting agricultural productivity.
They also applauded Governor Kefas for increasing the state’s minimum wage from N18,000 to N70,000, a move they collectively described as unprecedented and reflective of his dedication to workers’ welfare.
The lawmakers further commended the governor’s initiatives in education, healthcare, youth empowerment, and infrastructure. In particular, they highlighted his free basic education policy and the payment of examination fees for students as key measures improving access to quality education in the state.
Reaffirming their loyalty and support, the legislators expressed complete confidence in Governor Kefas’ leadership and his vision for sustaining peace, unity, and development across Taraba State.
Meanwhile, the Special Adviser to the Taraba State Governor on Legal Matters, Barrister Sani Marke, has hailed Governor Kefas’s defection to the APC, describing it as a bold and strategic move aimed at accelerating development and fostering political stability in the state.
This is despite a rejection from the APC Youths Council, Taraba State chapter, which unanimously passed a vote of no confidence on Governor Kefas, asserting that his political ideology and leadership style do not align with the progressive principles of the APC.
In a statement issued in Jalingo last week, Marke commended the governor for what he termed “an act of statesmanship and political foresight,” stressing that the decision reflects a commitment to Taraba’s growth rather than partisan interest.
“Governor Agbu Kefas has once again proven that he is a true patriot who puts the interest of Taraba first. His decision to align with the centre is not about political convenience but about expanding the frontiers of opportunities for our people. This strategic realignment will ensure that Taraba is not left behind in the developmental agenda of the Federal Government,” Marke said.
The Special Adviser also applauded the APC leadership at both state and zonal levels for their warm reception of the governor.
He specifically acknowledged Senator David Jimkuta, Barrister Uba Maigari Ahmadu, Senator Sani Abubakar Danladi, Jerry Manwe, Ibrahim Tukur El-Sudi, and the North East Zonal Chairman, Comrade Mustapha Salisu, for their “statesmanlike disposition.”
