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The Digest:

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba has suspended his planned defection to the APC following the heartbreaking abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi. According to a statement from Jalingo, the governor deemed it insensitive to proceed with political celebrations during a national tragedy, revealing how a single act of empathy can momentarily quiet the relentless engine of politics.

Key Points:
  • Governor Kefas postponed his scheduled defection to the All Progressives Congress.
  • He cited the Kebbi schoolgirls' abduction as a heartbreaking national tragedy.
  • The governor stated political activities are insignificant compared to child safety.
  • He extended his sympathy to the families and the Federal Government.
  • Kefas urged security agencies to intensify efforts for the victims' safe return.
  • The defection event was formally suspended pending further consultations.
  • This occurs despite a full collapse of Taraba PDP structures into the APC.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria