APC picks Gwamna as Gombe consensus governorship candidate, drops Pantami

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has settled on Dr Jamilu Shaiyaku Gwamna as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election, dropping former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, from the race.

The decision was reached during an enlarged stakeholders’ meeting presided over by the state party leader and Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.

According to a statement issued by the Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House, Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli, the meeting brought together the governorship, National Assembly and State Assembly aspirants, members of the State Working Committee, party elders and other key stakeholders.

The statement explained that the adoption of a consensus candidate followed extensive consultations led by the governor, involving party leaders and grassroots stakeholders.

It said the move was aimed at deepening internal cohesion, minimising friction, and projecting a united front ahead of the elections.

Party sources indicated that the consensus arrangement also covered other elective positions in the state, as candidates were adopted for the three senatorial districts, six House of Representatives seats and all 24 State House of Assembly constituencies.

For the Senate, the party adopted Mohammed Ahmadu Deba for Gombe Central, Jerry Damara for Gombe South, and Governor Inuwa Yahaya for Gombe North.

In the House of Representatives category, candidates include Usman Bello Kumo (Akko), Inuwa Garba (Yamaltu/Deba), Ali Isa JC (Balanga/Billiri), Fatima Binta Bello (Kaltungo/Shongom), Saddam Bello (Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye), and Jamilu Shabewa (Dukku/Nafada).