Goje and Dankwambo's Absence Raises APC Unity Concerns

The inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign and advisory councils in Gombe, led by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, was marked by the notable absence of former governors Danjuma Goje (Gombe Central) and Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo. Both were listed as members of the councils but did not attend the ceremony.

Their absence has prompted residents, including Abdu Isah, to question the effectiveness of the party's efforts to unify influential political figures for the upcoming 2027 general elections. Goje, a serving Senator, was listed sixth and fifth on the advisory council, while Dankwambo, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party and the party's leader in Gombe, was listed seventh and sixth.

Political commentator Sallau Yahya emphasized that the participation of influential figures is crucial for the party's grassroots mobilization, but their absence raises doubts about their commitment to the APC's campaign. The situation suggests a potential disconnect between the party's leadership and these prominent figures.