Gombe PDP Governorship Primary Battle

The Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the PDP in Gombe State confirmed a fresh governorship primary election for September 29, 2026, clearing three aspirants, including Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, despite opposition from Usman Aliyu Garry regarding Pantami's eligibility.

Prof. Isa Pantami, Khamisu Mailantarki, and Usman Garry are competing for the Peoples Democratic Party governorship ticket in Gombe State for the 2027 election, following a Federal High Court ruling that nullified Pantami's previous nomination.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State has cleared Professor Isa Ali Pantami, Usman Aliyu Garry, and Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki to participate in a fresh governorship primary on September 29, following a Federal High Court ruling that nullified Pantami's previous candid