Governor Agbu Kefas Joins North-East Leaders in Gombe to Affirm New All Progressives Congress Zonal Executive Committee

Governor Agbu Kefas joins APC leaders in Gombe for the North-East Zonal Congress to affirm Barr. Idris Shuaibu as the new regional chairman.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 27, 2026, 11:23 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Champion Newspapers

High Profile Political Convergence in the North-East Geopolitical Zone

Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas of Taraba State made a significant appearance at the All Progressives Congress North-East Zonal Congress held in Gombe this Wednesday. Accompanied by a robust delegation of senior political office holders from Jalingo, the Governor’s presence marked a formal deepening of his ties with the ruling party’s regional machinery. This high profile gathering served as a primary platform for stakeholders from across the zone to coordinate their legislative and administrative priorities ahead of the next national electoral cycle.

Consensus Building and the Affirmation of New Zonal Leadership

The primary objective of the congress was the election of a new Zonal Executive Committee to oversee party affairs across the six states of the North-East. Following extensive deliberations among key stakeholders, delegates adopted a consensus mode to finalize the leadership structure. This process resulted in the formal return of Barr. Idris Shuaibu as the Zonal Chairman and Hon. Baba Ali as the Zonal Secretary. Five additional executive members were also affirmed by the congress, reflecting a unified approach to party governance intended to minimize internal friction.

Strategic Defections and the Expansion of the Progressive Governors Forum

During his welcome address, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State highlighted the evolving political map of the region by acknowledging the recent entry of the Taraba and Adamawa governors into the APC. Buni characterized these defections as a significant boost to the Progressive Governors Forum, suggesting that the North-East is increasingly becoming a stronghold for the ruling party. He described the zone as a model for democracy conducted without bitterness, urging members to maintain fraternal relations as the party initiates preliminary nomination activities for the 2027 general elections.