Whereas the legal implications and directives contained in the judgment are being studied, we urge all members, supporters and stakeholders of our excellent party in Gombe Situation to continue calm, peaceful and united,” the declaration added.
Dukku additional stated that the verdict of the Supreme Court delivered Thursday evening by Justice Adamu Jauro did not impact Prof. Pantami’s eligibility to contest in the reschedule election.
He, hence, advised members of the party to refrain from speculations and inflammatory statements skilled of creating tension, assuring that the party will take all fundamental steps before the finish of the law to secure its interests and defend its democratic integrity.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe Declare has cleared Professor Isa Ali Pantami, Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki and Usman Aliyu Garry for a novel governorship primary election.
In a declaration issued on Friday, the Situation Publicity Secretary of the party, Abdulkadir Ahmed Dukku, said the three aspirants were cleared by to contest in the rescheduled key election.
Daily Trust reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Gombe had on Thursday, September 24, nullified the governorship key earlier conducted by the party and organized a rerun in one month.
“Following the nullification, the PDP wishes to inform all its card-carrying members that there will be a gubernatorial repeat earliest election on Tuesday, 29th September, 2026. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami into the PDP and his participation in the May 2026 principal bid.
“The judgment is presently receiving the attention of the party instruction and contestants. All eligible voters are expected to assemble at their respective ward areas to vote an aspirant of their preference,” Dukku said.
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In a distinct comment, the party said it received the court judgment in solid faith and respects the decision of the court.
The party too welcomed the portion of the judgment that validated the membership and entry procedures of Prof.
Source: Gombe PDP picks date for fresh primary, clears Pantami, 2 others
