A fresh political storm is brewing within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, as a coalition of youth groups from Taraba North Senatorial District intensifies pressure on Governor Agbu Kefas to dissolve and reconstitute his cabinet.

The Coalition of APC Youth Groups made its position public on Monday in a statement signed by its leader, Ibrahim Bambur. The group accused the governor of failing to honour an alleged pre-defection agreement reached before his move from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC in January 2026.

Governor Kefas’ defection to the APC was widely regarded as a major shift in Taraba’s political landscape. According to the coalition, part of the understanding that preceded the defection included assurances of broader inclusion for long-standing APC members in key government positions.

However, following the political realignment, youth leaders in Taraba North said those expectations have not been met. They alleged that unnamed interests within the administration, including some cabinet members, are resisting any restructuring in order to protect their positions.

The coalition described the governor’s delay in dissolving the cabinet as a sign of weak leadership, warning that it could erode public confidence in the administration.

Central to the group’s demands is the allocation of key offices — Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Head of Service (HoS) and Chief of Staff (CoS) — to what it described as “old APC members.”

According to Bambur, assigning these positions to party loyalists would promote fairness and strengthen internal cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“We cannot support a government that marginalises our senatorial district,” Bambur said. “We call on the governor to urgently address these concerns or face the consequences at the polls.”

Beyond internal party issues, the coalition also raised concerns over what it described as lopsided project allocation across Taraba’s three senatorial districts. It alleged that about 95 per cent of state projects are concentrated in Southern Taraba, five per cent in Central Taraba, and none in Taraba North — a claim that, if substantiated, could deepen regional tensions in the state.

Political observers note that such allegations, whether accurate or exaggerated, could significantly influence voting patterns in 2027 if left unresolved.

The youth coalition further criticised the current cabinet, accusing it of inexperience, financial recklessness, nepotism and tribalism. It also alleged that some officials have mismanaged public funds meant for development projects.

Although no specific evidence was provided, the accusations highlight growing dissatisfaction among segments of the APC’s grassroots base in Taraba State.