Contrary Facts Exposed: Minister Wike's Claims Against Taraba Governor Kefas Proven False

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According to a letter dated May 17, 2022, Taraba State Governor, Col. Agbu Kefas, resigned as PDP State Chairman to pursue his governorship aspiration, contrary to Minister Wike's claims. Evidence from the PDP archive confirms Kefas' resignation prior to contesting the party's gubernatorial primaries in 2022. Furthermore, multiple sources, including online reports, stated that Kefas had "recently resigned" as PDP State Chairman before securing the PDP gubernatorial ticket for the 2023 election. This revelation has led to a demand for Minister Wike to respond to the contrary facts, with the Conference of Professionals in the PDP (CP-PDP) calling for him to publicly address the issue.

Key Takeaways:

  • A letter dated May 17, 2022, by Lt. Col. Agbo Kefas to the then National Chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, confirms that Kefas resigned as PDP State Chairman to pursue his governorship aspiration.
  • Evidence from the PDP archive confirms that Kefas' resignation was received and signed in the office of the national chairman on May 19, 2022.
  • Multiple sources, including online reports, stated that Kefas had "recently resigned" as PDP State Chairman before securing the PDP gubernatorial ticket for the 2023 election.
  • The PDP source stated that Kefas' resignation was a procedural step to ensure compliance with the PDP's rules and the Electoral Act.
  • Governor Kefas secured 257,996 votes in the March 2023 Taraba State governorship election.
  • The CP-PDP has demanded that Minister Wike publicly respond to the contrary facts, urging other party officials and members to follow the rules in their party-related conducts.

Statistics:

  • 257,996: The number of votes Governor Kefas secured in the March 2023 Taraba State governorship election.
  • 2022: The year Lt. Col. Agbo Kefas resigned as PDP State Chairman, as stated in the letter dated May 17, 2022.
  • 2023: The year Governor Kefas contested and won the governorship election.

Sources:

  • ThisDay
  • Letter dated May 17, 2022, by Lt. Col. Agbo Kefas to the then National Chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu
  • PDP archive records confirming Kefas' resignation as PDP State Chairman on May 19, 2022
  • Online reports stating that Kefas had "recently resigned" as PDP State Chairman before securing the PDP gubernatorial ticket for the 2023 election
  • CP-PDP statement demanding that Minister Wike publicly respond to the contrary facts