Taraba state gubernatorial hopeful under the Accord Party, Professor Jerome Nyameh, has declared that merit, integrity, and patriotism will be the foundation of his administration if elected governor.

Speaking during a political engagement, in Jalingo, Professor Nyameh stressed that he would not tolerate mediocrity or blind loyalty in government appointments, emphasizing that only competent individuals would be entrusted with leadership positions.

“One of the things I will not joke about when elected as Governor is the calibre of people I shall appoint to various positions. I don’t want to be surrounded by ‘yes sir, yes sir!’ types,” he stated.

Drawing a comparison between governance and corporate leadership, the Accord Party candidate noted that just as successful CEOs carefully select employees to achieve measurable results, he intends to assemble a team capable of delivering real development to the people of Taraba state.

According to him, his administration would be guided by four core principles:
Competency, credibility, integrity, and
Patriotism.

Professor Nyameh further assured residents that his vision is centered on purposeful leadership and transformative governance.

The statement, as observed by The Guardian, has continued to generate conversations among political observers and citizens ahead of the governorship race, with many viewing it as a strong call for professionalism and accountability in public service.