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POLITICS 2027: Iliya Kefas Alhaji Group Endorses Tinubu, Kefas for Second Term.


By Jako Keke,[Jalingo Times] October 16, 2026.

The Hon. Iliya Kefas Alhaji Political Support Group has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The endorsement was announced at a ceremony in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, attended by members of the group and political supporters who expressed their commitment to mobilising votes for the two leaders.

Speaking at the event, the leader of the group, Hon. Adamu Bigman, said the endorsement was aimed at ensuring continuity in governance and allowing both leaders to consolidate on their achievements.

Bigman highlighted what he described as commendable strides in education, healthcare, security, environmental management, agriculture and the economy, noting that the group was prepared to mobilise grassroots support for the re-election bids of Tinubu and Kefas.

He particularly commended Governor Kefas for his commitment to environmental sustainability and efforts to transform various sectors of governance in Taraba State. He urged residents to support the group's campaign for the return of both leaders, expressing optimism that continuity would promote development in the state and the country.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the Taraba State Civil Service Commission, Elder Philip Kundila, commended the group for endorsing Tinubu and Kefas, saying their re-election would provide an opportunity to build on the progress recorded under their administrations.

Kundila specifically called on residents of the Muri Provincial areas to rally behind the two leaders and vote for them in 2027 to sustain development and strengthen the existing political structure in the state.

He also congratulated Hon. Iliya Kefas Alhaji on his recognition and the presentation of an Award of Excellence and Service to Humanity, describing the honour as a commendation of his contributions to public service.

In his response, the Chairman of the Taraba State Environmental Sanitation Agency (TSESA), Hon. Iliya Kefas Alhaji, expressed appreciation to the political support group for finding him worthy of the award.

Alhaji dedicated the award to Governor Agbu Kefas for entrusting him with the responsibility of leading the agency, adding that the recognition would motivate him to intensify his service to Taraba State and humanity.

He equally appealed to Tarabans to support the re-election bids of President Tinubu and Governor Kefas, while appreciating his supporters and political foot soldiers for their loyalty and encouragement. He urged them to sustain their mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 elections.

The highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of an Award of Excellence to Hon. Iliya Kefas Alhaji in recognition of his service and contributions to humanity.

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