Taraba Tiv Elders Reject Statement Against Kefas's Campaign

The Taraba Tiv Elders disowned a statement titled “Official Statement of Rejection of Appointments into Governor Agbu Kefas’s 2027 APC Campaign Team by the Taraba Tiv Elders Forum,” which circulated on October 8, 2026. Agaigbe Ola Mlahaga, the governor’s Special Assistant on Entrepreneurship, conducted consultations with elders and stakeholders, who denied participating in the alleged discussions or authorizing any spokesperson.

Mlahaga stated that the purported forum did not represent the collective voice of Tiv elders in Taraba State. He acknowledged concerns regarding insecurity, displacement, and the protection of ancestral lands, stressing the need for urgent attention.

Mlahaga urged the Tiv community to verify political statements before circulation and called for sustained engagement with legitimate representatives. He indicated that the elders expressed their intention to support Kefas's political aspirations and APC candidates in the upcoming election, while also advocating for peaceful dialogue and solutions to community challenges.