Pantami withdraws from Gombe APC primary citing process concerns
Isa Pantami, a former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election in Gombe State. He cited alleged violations of the Electoral Act 2026 and irregularities in the party’s electoral process. The decision was announced by Barrister Ibrahim Attahir on behalf of the Pantamiyya Movement after extensive consultations. Pantami expressed gratitude to his supporters and emphasized the importance of peace and the rule of law.
Key takeaways
- Isa Pantami withdrew from the APC governorship primary election scheduled for May 21, 2026, protesting alleged violations of the Electoral Act 2026.
- He accused the party leadership of failing to provide critical information needed for a credible primary and ignoring letters from his solicitors.
- Pantami referenced the National Assembly direct primaries in the state, claiming there was no actual election and that results were announced without proper procedures.
- He was the only governorship aspirant to send a representative to the Peace Accord organized by the Nigeria Police Force in Gombe on May 14, 2026.
- Pantami thanked supporters, especially youths and women, for crowdfunding his nomination forms and urged everyone to remain peaceful and law-abiding.
