Kefas: my relationship with TY Danjuma "sound, firm and solid.” By Nick Yashi, Jalingo

By  Nick Yashi, Jalingo 

Taraba State governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has denied speculations of a strained relationship between him and elder statesman, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (retd.), describing their relationship as “sound, firm and solid.”

The governor’s remarks was in response  to speculations suggesting a frosty relationship between the two casting an air of uncertainty ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

During a solidarity visit by the paramount  traditional ruler of the Kwararafa kingdom,the Aku Uka of Wukari, HRM Dr Ishaku Ada Ali, at the TY Danjuma House Jalingo, Kefas commended General Danjuma for identifying and supporting him in leadership, insisting that the retired general remained fully aware of his leadership capacity and vision for the state.

“Some people go to General Danjuma to criticise me, but he knows me better than they do... As a soldier, he understands capacity, discipline and leadership. He is not disturbed by those who go to tell lies against me", Kefas stated.

While reaffirming his political commitment, Kefas pledged to ensure that Taraba people fully benefits from governance at both the state and federal levels, assuring that the state would deliver support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.

He urged residents to register en masse with the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing party membership as key to attracting federal presence and opportunities to the state.

"I thank God for the grace to lead Taraba State and for opening my mind to see Taraba beyond Wukari. Governance must be inclusive. Taraba belongs to over 80 ethnic groups, and every one of them deserves good governance.

“We must mobilise for the APC. The benefits of alignment with the centre are clear, and Taraba will continue to benefit,” he said.

The governor also spoke on security and resettlement, assuring that displaced persons across the state would return to their communities.

“All those who left their homes will return. A pilot resettlement project has already begun and will be replicated in all affected communities across Southern Taraba and the entire state.”

Earlier, the Aku Uka of Wukari, HRM Dr Ishaku Ada Ali, who led the delegation, said the visit was to express the people’s appreciation for the governor’s developmental efforts in Wukari and across the state.

He listed several projects executed or ongoing under the Kefas administration, including internal roads in Wukari, the flyover bridge at Takum Junction, the Forward Operating Base at Ikyaior along the Taraba/Benue border, and the Wukari-Kente-Riti road.

According to the monarch, the projects would have lasting economic and social impact on the people of Taraba State.

“The people of Wukari are grateful for these interventions,” the Aku Uka said. “They reflect good governance and a commitment to development,” he stated.