The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba state, Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, has resigned from his position and quit the party.
His resignation comes just days after returning from the PDP’s national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State.
It was gathered that Bawa’s exit did not come as a surprise to those closely monitoring the state’s political currents.
The former PDP chairman is reportedly preparing to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), following Governor Agbu Kefas, who is said to be on the verge of dumping the PDP.
Taraba — historically a PDP stronghold — may now swing into the arms of the APC.
Meanwhile, Governor Kefas has yet to officially confirm his defection, however, set to officially join the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday.
SaharaReporters previously reported that Governor Kefas has announced that he would officially join the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Speaking during an inspection of the ongoing renovation of the Jolly Nyame Stadium — the proposed venue for the defection ceremony — Governor Kefas said his decision to switch parties is motivated by the interests and future of Taraba residents rather than personal gain.
“On the 19th of November, I will officially transition from PDP to APC. This movement is about the destiny of the people of Taraba, and we are expecting many visitors for the ceremony,” he said, according to Channels TV.
When asked whether there are any conditions set by the APC for his defection, the governor said his speech at the event would clarify the circumstances and allow residents to judge for themselves.
Members of the state executive council, represented by the State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Muslim Aruwa, expressed full support for the governor.
“The Governor is our leader. Wherever he goes, we move with him — be it APC, SDP, or ADC. This alignment with the Federal Government is for the good of all citizens, not for personal gain. It is about bringing development to the state,” Aruwa said.
“This movement is not just for the governor, but for the entire people of Taraba State, and we are with him 100 percent.”
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