The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has scheduled a fresh governorship primary election in Gombe State for September 29, 2026, following a Federal High Court ruling that nullified the earlier process which produced former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, as its candidate.
The Federal High Court in Gombe, on September 24, ordered the party to reconduct the primary, declaring Pantami’s emergence invalid.
In a statement issued by PDP’s Gombe State Publicity Secretary, Abdulkadir Ahmed Dukku, members were directed to assemble at their respective ward areas to participate in the exercise.
“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Gombe State Chapter, wishes to inform all its card-carrying members that a repeat Governorship Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, 29th September 2026,” the statement read.
The party urged delegates, supporters, and members to cooperate with the arrangements and maintain peace during the exercise, which will determine its candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
Pantami had initially emerged as the PDP candidate through a voice affirmation at the May 26 primary, but his selection was challenged by fellow aspirants, including Usman Garry, who argued that the process was not valid.
The court has now directed the PDP to conduct the fresh primary in line with its guidelines and electoral laws.
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