PDP Chairman in Taraba Resigns From Party, Gives Reason
- The Peoples Democratic Party chairman in Taraba State, Abubakar Bawa, has tendered his resignation from the party
- At a press conference on November 17, the politician cited a crisis in leadership and a legal battle at the national level
- Bawa's resignation came ahead of the defection of the Executive Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, to the APC
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State, Abubakar Bawa, has announced his resignation from the party.
Addressing journalists on Monday, November 17, he said that he resigned due to a 'leadership crisis' and a litigation saga at the national level.
Source: Twitter
When did Taraba PDP chairman Bawa resign?
According to Channels TV, Bawa explained that he had notified his ward chairman about the development and confirmed that his resignation took effect from Monday, November 17.
He said his decision to dump the party was taken after careful consideration and deep reflection on the recent developments within the PDP at the national level.
Bawa stated that the incident has affected the unity, integrity and functionality of the opposition party's structure across the country.
His defection comes ahead of the official defection of Governor Agbu Kefas, who recently said that President Bola Tinubu has handed him over to the All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda.
In a trending video, the governor, who was seen addressing journalists, explained that the 'transition' was about 'the destiny of Taraba' people, and there would be lots of activity on that day.
Governor Kefas speaks on defection to APC
Governor Kefas earlier disclosed that President Bola Tinubu had handed him over to Nentawe Yilwatda, the national chairman of the APC, so that he could be properly initiated into the ruling party.
The governor reportedly commented during a meeting with the APC youths and some stakeholders, noting that President Tinubu has acknowledged his defection plan and has received a letter of approval to dump the PDP.
Source: Twitter
The new announcement by the governor prepared the ground for his official defection from the PDP to the APC. However, the video has started generating reactions from some Nigerians. Below are some of their reactions:
GBMC commented:
"While Obi is in Spain holding meetings, some of his Christian votes are slipping away. Atiku's neighbors are defecting to APC, so let me say it again: Atiku isn't as influential as perceived."
CitizenOlu wrote:
"I have said it many times... without Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers state, the PDP will not have the money to run a national party at any level. Before March 2026, there will be only 1 or 2 PDP states left, after which PDP will never recover. The cabal is dead."
The X post about Agbu's defection is included below:
Adekunle Oderinde said:
"Before the 2027 elections, the remaining PDP Governors will be 2nd-term Governors. All the 1st term Governors will move to either APC or another opposition party to avoid the Zamfara APC 2019 legal defeat."
Attah_London commented:
"Time is coming when all they need is a primary election, and the governor or any other seat will be decided. Make we no dey stress ourselves with elections."
Olamilekan Shoneye tweeted:
"It's a movement that has to do solely with your ambition and nothing to do with the Taraba people."
Fayose lists PDP governors to join APC
Legit.ng earlier reported that former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, had listed some PDP governors who were on their way to the APC.
He explained that the governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, has been handed over to the party's national chairman by President Bola Tinubu.
The former governor mentioned another of his peers from the North-Central, who would also join after Kefas changed his political allegiances.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
