Introduction
Taraba State is once again in the spotlight — not for progress, but for what many are calling systemic neglect. Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, has publicly criticized Governor Agbu Kefas, accusing him of prioritizing personal comfort over the welfare of the people.
From “fake free education” promises to crumbling roads and abandoned projects, Sowore describes Taraba as a state trapped in failed leadership. His series of posts, backed with photos, paint a grim reality that challenges the government’s claims of development.
The Broken Promise of Free Education
Governor Kefas proudly announced a free education initiative, but according to Sowore, the reality tells a different story.
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Many schools remain abandoned and underfunded.
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Students are forced to learn in dilapidated classrooms, some even writing exams on bare floors.
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In Donga LGA, just 30 minutes from the governor’s hometown of Wukari, science students are left in decaying buildings with no infrastructure to support learning.
Sowore describes this as “a humiliation that reduces Taraba students to nonentities.”
Crumbling Roads and Neglected Communities
Education is not the only sector suffering. Across Taraba, roads have collapsed, leaving communities cut off:
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The road from Wukari to Abuja — linking Taraba to Nasarawa — is in ruins.
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Key routes to Karim Lamido, Ussa, and Kurmi LGAs are almost impassable.
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Even the international route to Cameroon has been forgotten.
Ironically, Sowore points out that the only well-maintained road is the one leading to Governor Kefas’ private residence in Wukari, fully tarred and fitted with solar lights — while his neighbors struggle with erosion and darkness.
Misplaced Priorities: Comfort for the Few, Neglect for the Many
Sowore highlights a disturbing inequality: while the governor ensures his own comfort, ordinary citizens are left to suffer.
He writes, “This hypocrisy speaks louder than his promises. He secures comfort for himself while leaving the rest of Taraba in misery.”
Instead of investing in schools, water, and infrastructure, funds have allegedly been wasted on unfinished projects like the Jalingo Trade Fair Center, which has consumed over ₦10 billion yet remains incomplete — a monument of waste and corruption.
A State in Decay: Sowore’s Verdict
In his posts, Sowore compares Taraba in 2025 to “scenes from World War II”, with photos showing extreme neglect. His key points include:
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Students kidnapped and left unprotected under a broken education system.
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Collapsed roads leaving buses stranded in dust and mud.
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Communities without clean water, worsening poverty and disease.
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Wasted billions on projects that serve no real public benefit.
For Sowore, the evidence is clear: Taraba under Governor Agbu Kefas represents failed leadership, corruption, and betrayal of public trust.
Final Thoughts
Taraba State deserves more than empty promises. As Sowore argues, true leadership should connect communities with good roads, build schools that secure children’s futures, and provide public services that uplift citizens.
But as of 2025, many residents believe they have been left behind, trapped in poverty and neglect while their governor lives in comfort.
Whether Governor Agbu Kefas can change this narrative remains to be seen — but for now, Sowore’s words echo loudly:
“Taraba is a symbol of failed promises and misplaced priorities.”
Jamflash will continue to monitor this story and bring you updates on governance, accountability, and citizen voices in Nigeria.
