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GOMBE, Nigeria — Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries in Gombe State, citing alleged breaches of the Electoral Act 2026 and irregularities in the party’s nomination process.

The development was disclosed on Tuesday by former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad in a post on his X account.

“Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has withdrawn from the APC governorship primaries in Gombe State, citing alleged breaches of the Electoral Act 2026 and irregularities in the electoral process,” Ahmad wrote.

Consensus Candidate Decision Sparks Crisis

Pantami’s withdrawal comes amid growing tensions within the APC in Gombe State following the controversial adoption of Jamilu Gwamna as the party’s consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 elections.

The endorsement reportedly followed a stakeholders’ meeting presided over by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, a move that drew immediate opposition from some aspirants who had purchased nomination forms.

Pantami Rejects ‘Coronation’ Process

In a statement issued after the consensus announcement, Pantami distanced himself from the process, describing it as a “coronation” rather than a legitimate internal agreement.

He argued that no valid consensus could be reached without the express consent of all aspirants who obtained and completed nomination forms.

“Legally, there can be no valid consensus without involving the aspirants who have obtained or completed their expression of interest and nomination forms,” Pantami said.

Electoral Act Cited in Objection

Pantami based his objection on provisions of the Electoral Act, maintaining that political parties are limited to either a consensus arrangement backed by unanimous agreement or direct primaries involving eligible party members.

He said the process adopted in Gombe did not meet these legal requirements.

Internal Divisions Deepen in Gombe APC

The dispute has further exposed divisions within the ruling party in Gombe State, where several aspirants have raised concerns over what they describe as exclusionary and imposed arrangements ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Political observers say the controversy could influence the party’s internal cohesion as preparations intensify for the next electoral cycle.

LagosOrigin:
He should walk against APC in his state for betraying him

LagosOrigin:
He should walk against APC in his state for betraying him

kullozone:
This APC unity might not last for too long because the party is filled up with former bitter rivals... There's bound to be unhealthy rivalry and discontent among party members soon.

Sonnobax15:

One thing is certain and that's the fact that after this APC primary election,the party won't remain the same.

LagosOrigin:
He should walk against APC in his state for betraying him

LagosOrigin:
He should walk against APC in his state for betraying him

Savedday2:
No be this guy the cry for video because he fail primary election?

Why wicked people they always quick to cry?

LagosOrigin:
He should walk against APC in his state for betraying him

Sonnobax15:

One thing is certain and that's the fact that after this APC primary election,the party won't remain the same.

Sonnobax15:

One thing is certain and that's the fact that after this APC primary election,the party won't remain the same.

Editorialtimes:
By Queen Madaki



Source: The Bureau Journal

Savedday2:
No be this guy the cry for video because he fail primary election?

Why wicked people they always quick to cry?