Jerome Nyame Set to Emerge Accord Party Governorship Candidate in Taraba

Professor Jerome Nyame has joined the Accord Party ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Taraba State, a move that signals a fresh realignment in the state’s political landscape.

The Taraba State Chairman of the party, Alhaji Hamman Mohammed, confirmed Nyame’s membership, describing it as a major boost to the party’s strength and prospects. He called on supporters across the state to register and align with the Accord Party in preparation for the elections.

Sources within the party indicate that Nyame is being positioned to emerge as its governorship candidate, with consultations already underway among key stakeholders.

Party insiders say his entry represents a strategic effort to present what they describe as a credible alternative to the existing political order in the state.

“We are positioning him as the best alternative for Taraba. Look at the other contenders — they have failed the state. He is the therapy to our problems,” a party source said.

Nyame’s emergence is expected to reshape the dynamics of the 2027 race, as political actors continue to build alliances and consolidate support ahead of the polls.

While he is yet to make a formal declaration, his growing influence within the Accord Party suggests that his candidacy may soon be officially unveiled.