2027: Kefas Verified Civil Servants Hail Mrs. Machoko for Donating 1,000 Campaign Posters

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] October 9, 2026.

The Chairperson of the Stand Up Women Society (SWS), Taraba State Chapter, Mrs Rahab John Machoko, has received commendation from the Kefas Verified Civil Servants for supporting the re-election bid of Governor Agbu Kefas through the donation of 1,000 campaign posters.

The Chairman of Kefas Verified Civil Servants, Comrade Abdurrauf Sani, conveyed the group's appreciation in a letter issued in Jalingo, describing Machoko's gesture as a significant contribution to its campaign and endorsement activities in support of Governor Kefas and Zainab Ibrahim, popularly known as Anty Zee.

Sani explained that the donation of the posters helped the group enhance the appearance and coordination of its recent endorsement programme in Jalingo, which was organised to demonstrate support for the governor's re-election bid.

In the appreciation letter addressed to Machoko as their "Dear Boss Lady," the group expressed gratitude for what it described as her motherly support, generosity and commitment to the administration of Governor Kefas.

The letter stated that the 1,000 posters brought colour, beauty and uniformity to the group's outing, contributing to the success of the endorsement programme.

The group further described Machoko as a true mother and staunch supporter of the governor's administration, praying for God's continued blessings and elevation of her status.

The commendation highlights the growing mobilisation and endorsement activities among supporters of Governor Kefas ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Taraba State.

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