The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the postponement of the reception planned for Agbu Kefas, governor of Taraba State, initially scheduled for Wednesday. The suspension was declared in a statement released Tuesday by APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka.
Morka explained that the decision was made out of respect and solidarity with the armed forces and citizens who recently lost their lives in terror attacks, as well as in honor of victims of abductions, including the students taken in Kebbi State. The statement did not specify a new date for the event.
“We salute the courage and sacrifices of our men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line in defense of our liberty and security,” Morka said. “As we mourn the death of our dear compatriots, we pray for the safe return of our innocent students taken from their families by forces of evil.”
The APC also extended heartfelt condolences to all families affected by the violence. In his statement, Morka reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to combating insurgency and banditry and bringing perpetrators to justice.
Governor Kefas recently declared his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, citing the future welfare of Taraba people as his motivation. He had anticipated a significant turnout for his formal reception on joining the ruling party. Notably, on Monday, Taraba State House of Assembly Speaker John Bonzena and all PDP members of the assembly also defected to APC.
The postponement underscores the ruling party’s sensitivity to the current security challenges facing Nigeria and its resolve to prioritize national healing and safety.
