{"id":170640,"date":"2025-07-21T21:57:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T20:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/taraba-2027-no-automatic-apc-ticket-for-gov-kefas"},"modified":"2025-07-21T23:10:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T22:10:50","slug":"taraba-2027-no-automatic-apc-ticket-for-gov-kefas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/taraba-2027-no-automatic-apc-ticket-for-gov-kefas","title":{"rendered":"Taraba 2027 No Automatic APC Ticket for Gov Kefas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A former Nigerian envoy and pioneer Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Taraba State, Hassan Jika Ardo, has ruled out the possibility of governor Agbu Kefas securing an automatic governorship ticket in the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.<\/p>\n<p>In an exclusive interview, Ardo confirmed speculations that the governor is making moves to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and defect to the APC, but cautioned that such a move would not guarantee him any special treatment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe APC is open to all Nigerians, including Governor Kefas, but joining the party does not mean anyone will be handed the governorship ticket on a silver platter.<\/p>\n<p>There will be no automatic ticket for anyone. We will conduct primaries and whoever wins will carry the party\u2019s flag.\u201d,Ardo stated.<\/p>\n<p>Ardo criticized the governor\u2019s performance since assuming office, claiming he has failed to deliver on most of his promises despite receiving substantial allocations over the past two years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYes, the governor has made commendable efforts in improving security across the state, but beyond that, there\u2019s little to celebrate. His so-called free education scheme is in shambles.No uniforms, no sandals, students sitting on bare floors, and overcrowded classrooms. That\u2019s the sad reality,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He further accused the governor of failing to initiate or complete any meaningful infrastructure projects, alleging that his administration is merely rebranding existing projects instead of creating new ones.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe is simply renaming and remodeling projects. No new roads, no completed projects, just propaganda. Governor Kefas has lost public trust and has become a political liability,\u201d Ardo said.<\/p>\n<p>The APC stalwart urged the people of Taraba to critically assess the governor\u2019s performance and set aside political sentiments when making decisions ahead of the 2027 elections.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTarabans must open their eyes and reclaim their destiny. This state deserves better,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. A former Nigerian envoy and pioneer Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Taraba State, Hassan Jika Ardo, has ruled out the possibility of governor Agbu Kefas securing an automatic governorship ticket in the APC ahead of the 2027 elections. 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