Ex-Buhari’s Minster Emerges as PDP Governorship Candidate for 2027 After APC Exit
Ex-Buhari’s Minster Emerges as PDP Governorship Candidate for 2027 After APC Exit
A major political development appears to be unfolding in Gombe State ahead of the 2027 governorship election, as reports indicate that Professor Isa Ali Pantami has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate following his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary race.
The development has already sparked widespread reactions across political circles, considering Pantami’s strong association with the APC and his previous role as Minister of Communications and Digital Economy under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
According to reports, Pantami allegedly initiated consultations with influential leaders within the PDP in Gombe State shortly after stepping away from the APC governorship contest.
Sources claim that his move involved discussions with party stakeholders aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in a strategic effort to secure the PDP ticket.
The request was reportedly approved after internal consultations among party leaders.
Pantami was said to have been formally presented as the PDP governorship candidate during a gathering attended by Ibrahim Dankwambo, a former governor of Gombe State and influential figure within the party structure.
Political observers suggest that if confirmed, the development could dramatically reshape the political landscape in Gombe ahead of the 2027 election cycle. Pantami’s movement from the ruling APC to the opposition PDP would represent one of the most significant political realignments in Northern Nigeria in recent times.
The alleged alliance between Pantami and PDP power blocs is also expected to trigger fresh debates regarding political loyalty, party ideology, and shifting alliances as politicians reposition ahead of 2027.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official public statement from Professor Pantami or the PDP national leadership confirming the development. Political analysts are therefore urging caution pending official verification.
If validated, Pantami’s entry into the PDP governorship race may set the stage for an intense contest capable of reshaping power dynamics in Gombe State.
More details are expected to emerge
