By Godwin Agia, Jalingo
The Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas has, on Tuesday, broken silence on the prolonged absence of Deputy Governor, Alhaji Aminu Alkali, citing two holy books, the Qur’an and the Bible to elicit empathy for the ill Deputy Governor.
Speaking during a press briefing in Jalingo, the Kefas stressed the importance of standing together as one family in moments of difficulty, reminding citizens that beyond politics, humanity and compassion must always come first.
He noted that the Deputy Governor fell ill while serving the state faithfully and on official duty.
Kefas urged citizens of Taraba State to show compassion and empathy towards the Deputy Governor, citing religious teachings that encourage caring for one another.
He also assured the public that the government has done everything required of it under the law, but emphasized that laws alone are not enough; morality and conscience must also guide their decisions.
“I understand the concerns and questions, and I want to speak to you directly not just as your Governor, but as a fellow human being guided by faith, morality, and conscience.
“In my years of service in the Nigerian military, I learned the meaning of esprit de corps, the spirit of togetherness, where we stand by one another regardless of religion, ethnicity, or background.
“In the field, we fight together and, if necessary, we make the ultimate sacrifice together. That spirit has never left me.
“Our Deputy Governor fell ill while serving Taraba State faithfully and on official duty. This is not a political matter it is a human one.
“The constitution gives us laws to follow, and we have done everything required of us under the law. But laws alone are not enough; morality and conscience must also guide our decisions.
Whether you are Christian, Muslim, or of another faith, one truth binds us all: God calls us to care for one another. In the Holy Bible, Galatians 6:2 teaches us to “bear one another’s burdens.” in the Holy Qur’an, Surah Al-Ma’idah (5:32) reminds us that “whoever saves one life, it is as though he has saved all mankind.”
These are not just religious words; they are moral duties,” he said.
