Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, on Wednesday, denied the allegation that governors, who dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, were induced monetarily to decamp their former party.
The governor also dismissed speculations of a strained relationship with the elder statesman and former Defence Minister, General Theophilus Danjuma (retd).
Speaking with State House correspondents after meeting behind closed-doors with President Bola Tinubu at the presidential Villa, Abuja, Kefas insisted that his defection from the PDP to the APC was neither controversial nor financially induced.
Addressing rumours that financial incentives influenced his defection to the ruling party, Kefas flatly denied receiving any money, describing such claims as unfounded political gossip.
“Nobody gave me money to defect to the APC,” he said, stressing that his decision was driven by conviction and strategic considerations for the development of Taraba State rather than pecuniary benefits.
He also expressed satisfaction with his new political platform, saying he remains optimistic about the opportunities it presents for the state.
The governor further declared confidence in his ability to deliver Taraba State for President Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, citing what he described as visible improvements in security and governance outcomes across critical sectors.
“Delivering Taraba will not be difficult because our policies are already impacting the grassroots,” he said.
On the insinuation that he has frosty relationship with Gen. Danjuma, Kefas denied that such existed, describing Gen Danjuma as a father figure whose guidance and goodwill remain intact despite his political realignment.
