Taraba state Governor Elect, Lt Col Agbu Kefas has said he would keep all the promises he made at the campaigns, noting the “era of promise and fail” is over.
In statement signed by his Spokesman, Emmanuel Bello, Kefas said his victory at the polls is part of the deal he has with the people. He noted that the people have reposed in him their future and hopes and he would not take it lightly.
He said, “giving me this mandate is a serious matter. And the Social Contract I have with the people is one I take seriously. I won’t play with their mandate and promise to fulfill all I said we shall accomplish in our first 100 days in office. The campaign helped me to listen to the yearnings of the people in more ways than before. All that they told me I hold very sacred. Their dreams, hopes and aspirations I won’t let down. As a leader, my words are my bonds. Let me also state that my conviction and faith makes me a man of my word.”
Kefas said leadership is a collective duty and that he looks forward to the state citizens doing their part by supporting his coming administration programs.
He stressed that he was coming basically to make the Youths very secure, especially in jobs, infrastructure and credible developments. He said, “in keeping with the mantra of my leadership which is moving forward, I intend to hit the ground running. We shall not leave anyone behind. We would carry everyone along the journey.”