By Nahum Sule (Taraba State Correspondent, in Jalingo)
Col. Agbu Kefas, the Taraba state Peoples Democratic Party Chairman, Col. Agbu Kefas, has won the party gubernatorial ticket to contest in the 2023 general elections.
He polled a total votes of 443, while the first runner-up, Prof. Joseph Albasu Kunini, polled 31. Other aspirants are: Prof Jerome Nyame, 24 votes, Joel Ikenya, 11 votes, Buba Joda Mafindi, 6 votes.
In his remarks, Kefas said, his administration, if elected governor, will work with the youths and gives 100% development to Taraba
“We have done so much and there is more to be done to better the lots of our people and our dear state. We have built a trusting relationship with the electorates, majority of whom are the masses where our support is derived because our party needs to continue on the path of victory,” Kefas said
“After a very wide consultation within our great party PDP and outside it, within the state and outside it, with my family, friends, associates and leaders, I wish to formally inform you that I have accepted to offer myself to carry flag in the 2023 governorship election.
“I believe you can trust me as I’ve done my best before as party state chairman. NNL.