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The Kefas administration inherited significant financial constraints and a debt burden that limits the state's capacity to execute development projects and pay outstanding gratuities.

The administration has acknowledged the constraints and sought collaborations with international partners including the EU for social amenities, renewable energy, and agricultural development. However, the fiscal situation remains challenging.

Taraba State has a history of communal violence, particularly involving the Tiv community and other ethnic groups, creating an unstable security environment.

Despite executive orders and security commitments, tensions have persisted. Governor Kefas sparked controversy with remarks on Tiv community violence in December 2025, drawing widespread condemnation.