PDP fixes September 29 for fresh Gombe governorship primary

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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

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

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

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