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Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has denied claims that financial incentives influenced his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking with State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, the governor described reports of a “cash-for-defection” deal as unfounded.

“Nobody gave me money to defect to the APC,” he said, maintaining that his decision was based on conviction and what he termed strategic considerations for the development of Taraba State.

He expressed satisfaction with his new political platform, saying he was optimistic about the opportunities it presents for deeper engagement with the Federal Government.

Kefas further declared confidence in his ability to deliver Taraba State for President Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, citing what he described as improvements in security and governance outcomes across key sectors.

“Delivering Taraba will not be difficult because our policies are already impacting the grassroots,” he said.

Kefas also addressed speculations of a strained relationship between him and former Defence Minister, General Theophillus Danjuma insisting that no disagreement exists between them.

“I don’t have any problem with TY Danjuma; he is my father. Since we started politics, nothing has ever come between us. People just speculate, but there is no issue at all,” he stated.

The governor said he informed the retired general before leaving the PDP and obtained his blessing, adding that Danjuma, though not affiliated with any political party, remains a respected father figure.

According to Kefas, discussions with the President centred on security, agriculture and the welfare of residents of Taraba State.

"I know of States that have received over 500 billion Naira from the Federal Government as palliative, but I have never received anything.

I think the reason I don't get it is because I'm not in APC.

-Dauda Lawal, Zamfara State Governor pic.twitter.com/QvfR8olibA

— Arewa Source (@Arewa_Source) February 17, 2026

"I know of States that have received over 500 billion Naira from the Federal Government as palliative, but I have never received anything.

I think the reason I don't get it is because I'm not in APC.

-Dauda Lawal, Zamfara State Governor pic.twitter.com/QvfR8olibA

— Arewa Source (@Arewa_Source) February 17, 2026

cr7lomo:
This is the time Nigerian masses need to show who is boss... we need to use these people to set an unprecedented example that the people are the ones that choose our leaders and not the presidency .... imagine Wike saying he will be the one to decide who the next governor of Rivers will be...thats a serious slap and insult on the people of Rivers... Governors joining APC without considering the people that voted them in cos they believe the masses have no power to decide who will rule them...rather that Abuja will decide..... we need to remind these people that we practice a democratic government and not autocracy.... all Governors that switched parties to APC should all be voted out , to pass a message that the masses hold the power...

Kenobsky:
The druggie is struggling so hard to capture the nation once again.
Since election was coming soon he was just bleating like a female goat on menstrual cycle.
Make e no worry if him like make him drag all the 36 states governor's into this cult call APC,when God begin reason him matter I hope them no go hide am like Bahari.
Bulaba Oti lo.

"I know of States that have received over 500 billion Naira from the Federal Government as palliative, but I have never received anything.

I think the reason I don't get it is because I'm not in APC.

-Dauda Lawal, Zamfara State Governor pic.twitter.com/QvfR8olibA

— Arewa Source (@Arewa_Source) February 17, 2026

Lithiumite:
Need I remind you there are equally several millions of Nigerians who would be ready to vote this govt come 27..... Nigeria doesn't start and end in your bedroom.

zegxy:
Liar, no reasonable person with his sense intact except those benefiting from the APC politicians will vote for this insensitive Govt

Richtaiwo:
But according to children of 8, Tinubu has flung open the CBN vault for you already.

Lithiumite:
How many intact senses do you have as obidients, isn't it obvious you are the only ones not reckoning your flawed political thinking that keeps failing at even LG elections but stoically still holds on to it like brainless flies that follows the body into the grave.

zegxy:
I laughed at your ignorance in display. To you it's only Obidients that are feeling the incompetence of this Government.
Nawa the reasoning of some people on this forum is simply amazing

Putindbutt:
https://leadership.ng/nobody-gave-me-money-to-defect-to-apc-says-governor-kefas/

zegxy:
I laughed at your ignorance in display. To you it's only Obidients that are feeling the incompetence of this Government.
Nawa the reasoning of some people on this forum is simply amazing