PDP Schedules New Gombe Governorship Primary for 2026
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced a fresh governorship primary election for September 29, 2026, in Gombe State. This decision follows a Federal High Court ruling on September 24, which nullified the previous primary that had resulted in Isa Pantami, the former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, being named the party's candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
The court's order came after challenges from other PDP aspirants, including Usman Garry, who argued that the initial process did not constitute a valid primary. In a statement from Abdulkadir Ahmed Dukku, the PDP Publicity Secretary in Gombe State, eligible delegates were instructed to assemble at their respective ward areas for the upcoming primary.
The party emphasized that the fresh primary would be conducted in accordance with the court's directive and relevant electoral laws, aiming to ensure a fair selection of its candidate for the upcoming election.
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