Taraba LP inaugurates caretaker committee after executive tenure ends

The Taraba State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has inaugurated a caretaker committee to pilot the party’s affairs following the expiration of the tenure of its previous executives.

The inauguration ceremony, held on Monday at the party’s state secretariat in Jalingo, attracted party leaders, members, and supporters from across the state.

Speaking at the event, the outgoing chairperson, Dr (Mrs) Esther Johnson Gulmu, who now serves as the Deputy National Vice Chairman, North-East, described the exercise as more than a mere change of leadership.

She said the inauguration marked “a moment of reflection, gratitude, and peaceful transition of leadership,” adding that it reaffirms the party’s commitment to democratic ideals and internal cohesion.

Gulmu commended members of the outgoing executive for their dedication and service, while congratulating the newly appointed officials. She urged them to “work together to consolidate the party’s presence and influence across the state.”

In his acceptance speech, the new caretaker chairman, Rev. Simon Zubairu, expressed gratitude to the party’s national leadership for the confidence reposed in his team.

He pledged to justify the trust, promising to lead with integrity and inclusiveness.

“We will strengthen the structures of the Labour Party in Taraba and ensure that unity and progress remain our watchwords,” he said.

Zubairu also lauded Governor Dr Agbu Kefas for his peace-building initiatives in the state, noting that “peace is essential for any political movement to thrive.”

Other members of the newly inaugurated caretaker committee include Augustine Bazin, James Benjamin, Andrew Audu, Deborah Chenny, Lydia Johnson, Emmanuel Peter, Zinox Enoch, Buba Yaro, and Hajiya Fatima Muhammed.

Party supporters at the event expressed optimism about the future of the Labour Party in Taraba, pledging their full support to the new leadership team.