The Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, has called on residents of the state and Nigerians to embrace peaceful and issue-based politics as the country enters a campaign season.

Kefas made the appeal on Friday in Jalingo in a statement marking the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the Muslim fasting period of Ramadan. The statement was signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communications, Emmanuel Bello.

The governor urged political actors and citizens alike to approach partisan politics with what he described as a “Godly spirit,” emphasizing the need to reject violence, maintain open-mindedness, and focus campaigns on substantive issues rather than personal attacks.

“Let me also use this opportunity to remind us that this is campaign year and we must approach partisan politics with a Godly spirit, detest violence, and have an open mind and campaign on topical issues rather than slandering others,” Kefas stated.

Reflecting on the recently concluded Ramadan, the governor described it as a period of deep reflection, sacrifice, and prayer. He expressed confidence that the prayers offered by the faithful would be answered by Allah.

Kefas congratulated the Muslim Ummah in Taraba State, across Nigeria, and around the world on the successful completion of the fasting period and the celebration of the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr.

He also urged residents of the state to avoid actions that could threaten the prevailing peace, stressing the collective responsibility to preserve unity and foster development.

“Taraba State is the only state we have, and we have a common responsibility to ensure its unity, security, peace, and development. Let us therefore contribute in any little way we can towards building a Taraba of our choice,” he said.

The governor further called on citizens to promote values that strengthen unity rather than division, particularly along religious lines, as they celebrate the festive period.