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How I’m Handling Local Gov’t Autonomy – Taraba Governor

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, says his administration has granted financial autonomy to local government councils while maintaining oversight to ensure accountability.

Speaking during an interview in Lagos, Kefas explained that funds are paid directly to local governments but are closely monitored to ensure they are used for projects that meet community needs.

He stressed that his government does not interfere with council allocations, noting that all funds are tied strictly to development projects.

According to him, the policy is already yielding results, with ongoing projects expected to boost revenue in the long term.

The governor also disclosed that the state occasionally supports local councils with additional resources for key projects such as school renovation and community development.

Photos: Governor Agbu Kefas inspect ongoing 60-classrooms modern school projects in Wukari.

Kefas rejects v!olence for 2027 re-election bid

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, says he will not support violence or bl00dshed in pursuit of a second term, stressing that the people will decide his political future.

Speaking in Lagos with editors publishedby Punch, Kefas said he would accept defeat if voters are dissatisfied, adding that he prefers to step down rather than risk loss of lives.

He noted that his re-election decision would be guided by public feedback, while reaffirming his focus on leaving a meaningful legacy in office.

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BREAKING: The Federal Government and the Christian Association of Nigeria has flagged off the construction of a N25 billion ecumenical chapel and pilgrimage centre at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, opening a new chapter for faith-based facilities within Nigeria’s public infrastructure.

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The temporary crossing at Namnai Bridge has been overtaken by floodwaters, forcing commuters to abandon vehicles and trek through water.

Jalingo submerged despite Taraba’s ₦2bn ecological fund — Daily Trust

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Parts of Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, were submerged on Saturday following hours of heavy rainfall, despite the state receiving over ₦2.2 billion in ecological funds in 2025.

According to Daily Trust, the rainfall, which began around 2:30 a.m. and lasted until about 11:30 a.m., led to flooding that affected several homes, shops, schools, and the Jalingo Main Market.

Low-lying areas including Mile Six, Mafindi, and Mayogwai were worst hit, as residents struggled to salvage their belongings amid rising water levels. Movement along the Jalingo–Wukari road was also disrupted after a temporary bridge near the collapsed Namnai Bridge gave way, leaving many travellers stranded.

Some residents blamed the situation on blocked drainage systems and poor waste disposal practices.

Data from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation indicates that Taraba State received ₦2,218,778,435.40 as ecological fund between January and December 2025, while Jalingo Local Government Area got ₦84,902,115.22 within the same period.

Nationwide, over ₦109.5 billion was disbursed from the Ecological Fund between July 2023 and December 2025, yet many communities remain vulnerable to flooding.

Earlier, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, warned that more than 14,000 communities across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory face a high risk of flooding between April and November 2026.

The Ecological Fund, established in 1981, is meant to address environmental challenges such as flooding, erosion, and desertification. However, the latest incident in Jalingo has raised fresh concerns about the effectiveness of these interventions.

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Governor Agbu Kefas on Saturday attended a thanksgiving mass in Makurdi, Benue State, in honour of late Mrs. Virginia Chima Gyoh, mother-in-law to Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede.
Mrs. Gyoh (1937–2026) was remembered for her strong Christian faith and service to her community, as dignitaries gathered to pay tribute and support the bereaved family.

Breaking: 16 LG Chairmanship Aspirants In The Last Council Election Threaten Mass Resignation Over ‘Betrayed Promises’ By The Governor

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A major political crisis is brewing in Taraba State as all 16 Local Government Chairmanship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2025 elections have concluded plans to resign en masse, alongside their supporters, over what they described as “failed promises” by Governor Agbu Kefas.

The aggrieved aspirants, drawn from the 16 local government areas of the state, accused the governor of abandoning commitments made to them after they stepped down for his preferred candidates during the party’s chairmanship primaries.

Their decision was made known to journalists by the former Ibi Local Government chairmanship aspirant, Barrister Ibrahim Habu (Esq), AICMC, who spoke on behalf of the group.

According to him, the aspirants only agreed to withdraw from the race following direct appeals from Governor Kefas, who allegedly promised them political appointments as compensation for their loyalty and sacrifice.

“We honoured the governor’s request in good faith and stepped down to ensure a smooth, unopposed process. That decision was also influenced by interventions from the national leadership of the party and key stakeholders during the tenure of Bar. El-Sudi,” he said.

He added that despite those assurances, none of the promised appointments have been fulfilled, leaving many of the aspirants politically stranded and disillusioned.

“This is a clear case of political betrayal. We can no longer continue to mobilize support for a system that has failed to honour its own commitments,” Habu stated.

The group warned that their planned resignation, which includes withdrawing support for Governor Kefas, could significantly weaken the APC’s grassroots structure across Taraba State.

Political observers say the development, if carried out, may trigger a wider defection wave and deepen internal divisions within the party ahead of future elections.

We Will Field Only One Presidential Candidate To Confront Tinubu – ADC, PDP and Other Opposition Parties Confirm

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are pushing for a united opposition front ahead of the 2027 elections, with plans to present a single presidential candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu. The move is aimed at strengthening the opposition and avoiding vote splitting as political realignments continue across the country.

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