Taraba Governor Kefas Says Zainab Ibrahim Could Be APC Running Mate in 2027

Taraba State Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas has indicated that the Deputy National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Zainab Ibrahim, may serve as his running mate in the 2027 governorship election.Kefas made the disclosure on Friday at the TY Danjuma House in Jalingo while hosting APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, who was in the state to mark his 58th birthday.During the protocol session, the governor referred to Ibrahim as the “future deputy governor of Taraba State.” Yilwatda also addressed her as the “incoming deputy governor.”In his remarks, Kefas thanked the APC leadership for organising a statewide medical outreach as part of the birthday celebrations. He noted that a team of doctors had been on the ground for days providing free treatment and surgeries, with impressive feedback from beneficiaries.“For us in Taraba State, we are all for the APC to pay back what Mr President has done for us,” Kefas said. “What President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has done for the people of Taraba cannot be quantified. Mr President recently approved an Army division for us, which alone is capable of stabilising the state. Mr Chairman, here in Taraba, we in the APC are not contesting elections with anybody. We only have people participating with us.”Earlier, Yilwatda explained that he chose Taraba for his birthday celebration to underscore the party’s commitment to citizens’ welfare. “APC does not only canvass for votes but also show the human face of our party,” he said. “We do not only knock on doors for votes, but we care for the people’s health, education and future.”The national chairman also commended Governor Kefas for aligning with the ruling party, noting that President Tinubu prioritises inclusive development regardless of past electoral outcomes.    

By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has indicated that the Deputy National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Zainab Ibrahim, may be his running mate in the 2027 governorship election. Kefas made the disclosure on Friday at the TY Danjuma House in Jalingo while hosting the National Chairman […] The post 2027: Kefas picks APC women leader as running mate appeared first on Vanguard News.