Pantami explains why he pursued the Gombe PDP governorship candidacy

Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Ali Pantami has explained why he chose to seek the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship ticket in Gombe State.

Speaking shortly after his nomination as the PDP candidate, Pantami said that the state’s high poverty levels and the need for inclusive governance were the main drivers behind his decision to contest the 2027 governorship election under the PDP banner.

He said his ambition was rooted in a desire to alleviate the hardships faced by Gombe residents, rather than personal gain.

“The acceptance is not about ambition, but rather about serving humanity. The acceptance is not about Isa, but about Gombe State,” he said.

He highlighted the poverty situation in the state, citing figures from the National Multidimensional Poverty Index.

The Daily Post reported that Gregory Yenlong, Chairman of the PDP Gombe Electoral Panel, declared Pantami the sole candidate and affirmed him in line with the party’s guidelines.

“Our candidate is Professor Isa Ali Pantami. He is the sole candidate. Therefore, based on the guidelines of the election, he obtained the following votes: Gombe North, 16,781; Gombe Central, 12,752; and Gombe South, 23,422.”

“The total number of votes is 52,955. By the guidelines, it is my singular privilege to present Isa Pantami for affirmation,” Yenlong said.