27 Political Figures Defect to PDP in Gombe
At least 27 prominent figures from Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), representing a significant political shift in the region. The defectors, which included retired military officers, retired civil servants, and veteran politicians, were formally welcomed at a gathering in Gombe Town.
Key figures at the event included former Gombe State Governor and Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, PDP governorship candidate Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, and PDP Gombe State Chairman Major General Amnon Kalaye Kwaskebe (Rtd). Among the defectors were Col. Magaji Deba (Rtd), Lt. Col. Ado Baba (Rtd), and several others.
They expressed their commitment to support Professor Pantami and pledged to leverage their political experience and community networks to mobilize voters for the PDP in the upcoming general elections. The PDP characterized this defection as a major setback for the APC and a reflection of growing public confidence in Pantami's leadership ahead of the 2027 elections.
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