The Agbu Kefas Continuity Movement has dismissed the recent political declaration by Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, describing it as a “desperate comeback” built on falsehoods, distorted figures, and misleading claims about the state of governance in Taraba State.
In a statement issued shortly after Bwacha’s declaration, the group said the former senator’s remarks were “factually bankrupt” and lacked credible evidence, insisting that his address was a recycled political script aimed at misleading the public.
According to the statement signed by Mallam Ibrahim Ardo, the coordinator of the movement, Bwacha’s claims regarding debt, insecurity, and governance performance were “exaggerated and fundamentally untrue.”
“From the very first paragraph to the last, Bwacha’s declaration collapses under the weight of its own contradictions. This is not leadership; this is desperation dressed as ambition,” the group stated.
The movement specifically rejected Bwacha’s assertion that Taraba State’s debt profile had risen from N237 billion to over N1 trillion, describing the figure as “reckless and misleading.”
“This is not opposition; this is misinformation. The debt profile he quoted is not supported by verifiable records,” it said, challenging Bwacha to provide credible documentation for his claims.
Reacting to comments on insecurity, the group pointed to Bwacha’s ability to hold a public declaration in Jalingo without incident as evidence of improved safety in the state.
“In 2022, fear of kidnapping and insecurity dominated public life. Today, he gathered supporters in Jalingo and made his declaration without incident. That is the reality of improved security,” the statement added.
The movement credited Governor Agbu Kefas’ administration with strengthening intelligence gathering, supporting security agencies, and restoring public confidence across communities.
The movement also dismissed Bwacha’s criticism of transparency in governance, describing it as ironic and politically motivated.
“Bwacha is not in a position to lecture anyone on transparency. Tarabans deserve answers on projects executed under his watch, their costs, outcomes, and impact,” it stated.
It further accused the former senator of relying on “unverified narratives” due to a lack of factual evidence against the current administration.
The group maintained that the Kefas administration has recorded measurable progress in key sectors, including security, education, and infrastructure.
Describing Bwacha’s declaration as “long on rhetoric but short on substance,” the movement urged residents to remain focused on what it called visible governance achievements rather than political speeches.
“This election will not be decided by emotional declarations but by the people who can see progress on the ground,” it said.
“We defeated Bwacha in 2023. Nothing in his declaration suggests growth or a new direction. Taraba will not move backwards in 2027,” the statement concluded.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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