Former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Taraba State, Abubakar Bawa, has been affirmed as the new State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress following his recent resignation from the PDP.
The decision was ratified during the APC State Congress held on Tuesday in Jalingo, marking a significant shift in the political landscape of Taraba State. Party delegates endorsed Bawa through a consensus process widely described by stakeholders as peaceful and strategic.
Also elected at the congress was Irimiya Ande tarang, a former Public Relations Officer of the PDP in the state, who now assumes office as Secretary of the APC in Taraba. His emergence alongside Bawa underscores the scale of political realignment currently reshaping party structures in the state.
The latest development follows the defection of several high profile PDP officials and lawmakers to the APC, signaling a broader consolidation of opposition figures under the ruling party platform in Taraba. Observers say the movement reflects growing political recalibration ahead of future electoral contests.
Party leaders at the congress expressed optimism that the new leadership would strengthen grassroots mobilization and enhance internal cohesion within the APC. They emphasized the need for unity and discipline as the party positions itself for greater electoral success in the state.
Speaking after his affirmation, Bawa pledged to lead with inclusiveness and transparency, promising to build a formidable structure capable of attracting more supporters across the state. He called on party members to close ranks and focus on expanding the APC influence in Taraba.
The congress outcome is expected to redefine party dynamics in the state and intensify competition between major political forces in the months ahead.
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