Which issue should the project lead focus on first?

A few developers have identified a list of impediments at the daily standup and are asking for the project lead’s assistance in prioritizing them. There are a few complex backlog items, and a new junior tester has identified a few compliance defects. The product owner and a couple of developers will be leaving the project team, and the contract with the test and production support partner will not be renewed.

Which issue should the project lead focus on first?
A . Developing a new contract for production support.
B. Finding a new product owner to prioritize the product backlog.
C. Regulatory compliance issues discussed in the meeting.
D. Recruiting, onboarding, and training new developers.

Answer: B