Prof Jerome Nyameh Eyes ADC Governorship Ticket

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in the last general election in Taraba State, Professor Jerome Nyameh, has announced his resignation from the party, citing persistent internal crises and growing concerns among his supporters.

Taraba Truth and Facts gathered that Professor Jerome Nyameh will be defecting to the new coalition under the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

Several sources told Taraba Truth and Facts Newspaper that the former governorship hopeful will contest for the party's governorship ticket in the 2027 elections.   

His resignation is expected to stir political realignments within the state further ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He came third during the PDP primary election and commands a large followerships across Taraba 

Professor Jerome Nyameh  in a formal letter addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Zing AII Ward, Zing Local Government Council, on Monday, Nyameh stated that his decision to leave the party takes immediate effect, adding that he had been a devoted member of the PDP since 1999.

According to him, the resignation was prompted by mounting pressure from supporters across the 168 wards in the state, many of whom have expressed fears over the party's deepening divisions and uncertainty about its future.

"My decision to resign is based on the fact that supporters across the 168 wards in the state, at one point or another, have expressed fear of the unknown, and urged me out of urgency and concern to withdraw my membership from the party due to the ongoing crisis and divisions that appear unresolved," the letter read.

Nyameh emphasised that his passion for the development of Taraba State and Nigeria remains firm and that his political ideals would continue to guide him in any future political engagement.

"My commitment to building a better Taraba and a greater nation remains unwavering. The passion and vision I carried while in the PDP will continue to drive me wherever I find myself, by God's grace," he added.