PDP Chieftain Accuses Governor Kefas Agbu of Recycling Old Politicians

Hassan Kona, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has criticized Governor Kefas Agbu of Taraba State for what he described as the recycling of old politicians in the recent appointments of Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants, Community Special Assistants, and Heads and Members of Boards, Commissions, and Agencies.

Kona expressed his disappointment on Thursday, reacting to the long list of appointees announced by the governor on Wednesday night.

He described the governor’s action as a mere recycling of old and bemused politicians, though he acknowledged the inclusion of some young individuals in the appointments.

“The governor’s action demonstrates a revolutionized system of government and mentorship in the state,” Kona stated.

“If properly tutored and mentored, youths would be equipped with the experience needed to take over the future leadership of the state.”

Despite this positive note, Kona expressed frustration over the dominance of old politicians on the list.

“We thought the era of recycling old leaders was over, but we saw a list of over 130 appointments with the names of over 100 old politicians dominating,” he said.

Kona emphasized the need for new, young, and energetic politicians as aides, rather than the recycling of old politicians who, he claimed, had not achieved much during their previous tenures.

“Taraba at this time needs committed, highly resourceful youths, not recycling of old and bemused politicians,” he added.

“Governor Kefas is getting it wrong with the caliber of people he has picked to work with. Most of the appointees have been in government since 1999.”

The newly published list of appointees included past ministers from the state and former members of the state House of Assembly, further fueling Kona’s concerns about the lack of fresh faces in the governor’s administration.