In a significant political realignment that has shaken Taraba State's political landscape, Abubakar Bawa, the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has officially crossed over to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This dramatic move occurred on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, just hours after his resignation from the opposition party.
Governor's Defection Postponed Amid Security Concerns
The PDP chairman's defection comes amid preparations for the anticipated crossover of Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State to the APC. However, the governor has indefinitely suspended his formal defection ceremony, which was originally scheduled for Wednesday, November 18.
Governor Kefas explained that the postponement was necessitated by the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State, citing the need for solidarity and focus on national security concerns rather than political activities during such a critical period.
Mass Exodus from PDP to APC
According to reports from Daily Trust, the defection wave has extended beyond the party chairman. All commissioners and cabinet members serving under Governor Kefas have also abandoned the PDP for the APC, signaling a comprehensive collapse of the opposition party's structure in the state.
This mass movement of political heavyweights represents one of the most significant political shifts in Taraba State's recent history and could substantially alter the balance of power in the region ahead of future elections.
The timing of these defections, particularly the PDP chairman's swift transition to the ruling party, suggests a carefully coordinated political strategy that has been in the works for some time, though accelerated by recent political developments in the state.
