PDP fixes September 29 for fresh Gombe governorship primary

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The Peoples Democratic Party has fixed September 29, 2026, for a fresh governorship primary election in Gombe State following a Federal High Court order nullifying the process that produced former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, as the party’s candidate.

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The Federal High Court sitting in Gombe, on Thursday, September 24, ordered the PDP to conduct a fresh primary after nullifying Pantami’s emergence as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election.

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In a statement issued on Friday, the PDP Publicity Secretary in Gombe State, Abdulkadir Ahmed Dukku, directed eligible delegates to assemble at their respective ward areas for the fresh exercise.

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The statement read in part, “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.

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“All eligible delegates are hereby directed to assemble at their respective ward areas to participate in the exercise and vote for the aspirant of their choice.”

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The party also urged its members, supporters and well-wishers to cooperate with the arrangements for the exercise and conduct themselves peacefully and orderly.

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It said the fresh primary would be conducted in line with the court’s directive and would determine its candidate for the 2027 governorship election in the state.

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Pantami had emerged as the PDP’s candidate through a voice affirmation at the party’s May 26 governorship primary.

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His emergence was subsequently challenged by PDP governorship aspirants, including Usman Garry, who argued that the process did not constitute a valid primary.

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The court ordered the PDP to conduct a fresh primary in accordance with its guidelines and relevant electoral laws.

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