GOMBE PDP DAILY Reporters

28/08/2026

BREAKING NEWS!

GOMBE LABOUR PARTY STATE CHAIRMAN, HON. USMAN KALALA, RESIGNS AND RETURNS TO PDP ALONGSIDE HON. SHEHU ABUBAKAR DURBI FORMER TWO-TIME COMMISSIONER OF LANDS AND SURVEY.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State has received a major political boost following the resignation of Hon. Usman Sule Dauda, popularly known as Kalala, as the Gombe State Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) and his subsequent return to the PDP. He joined the party alongside Hon. Shehu Abubakar Durbi and their numerous supporters.

Hon. Shehu Abubakar Durbi is a respected political leader who served twice as Commissioner for Lands and Survey in Gombe State. He also previously represented Gombe North Constituency in the Gombe State House of Assembly.

Hon. Usman Kalala is an experienced grassroots politician who served two terms as the Member representing Kaltungo West Constituency in the Gombe State House of Assembly. He also previously served as the PDP Chairman of Kaltungo Local Government Area. Until his recent resignation and return to the PDP, he served as the Gombe State Chairman of the Labour Party.

Speaking during their formal reception into the PDP, the two political leaders attributed their decision to return to the party to the outstanding credentials, proven competence, and extensive leadership experience of the PDP Governorship Candidate, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami.

They expressed confidence in Professor Pantami’s capacity to provide purposeful leadership, promote inclusive governance, and deliver sustainable development across Gombe State.

Hon. Durbi and Hon. Kalala also declared their full support for the former Governor of Gombe State, His Excellency Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo (Talban Gombe), and pledged to mobilise extensively for the victory of all PDP candidates in the 2027 general elections.

Their return to the PDP, alongside their numerous supporters, further demonstrates the party’s growing appeal, expanding grassroots strength, and renewed unity across Gombe State.

The PDP family warmly welcomes Hon. Shehu Abubakar Durbi, Hon. Usman Kalala, and their supporters back to the party and assures them of fairness, inclusiveness, and equal opportunities.

Signed:
Professor Suleiman Mohammed Gombe
Friday, 28th August 2026

08/08/2026

PRESS RELEASE

PDP ACCUSES GOMBE GOVERNMENT OF POLITICAL DETENTION OF SUPPORTERS

The People's Democratic Party (PDP), Gombe State Chapter expresses serious concern over the detention of the supporter of Professor Isa Ali Pantami, the party's Governorship Candidate in the state.

We insist that the arrest and detention of Suleiman Sherah Danwawu by the security agencies in Gombe was politically motivated as a result of his public support for Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami. This action, according to the Party, violates Danwawu's freedom of expression as guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution.

The People's Democratic Party describe the development as a direct assault on democracy and the rule of law, as no citizen should be persecuted for peacefully expressing his political opinion or supporting a candidate of his choice.

The party also criticized the ruling APC Government in Gombe over series of arrests, political intimidation, destruction of billboards and other party materials in some quarters of the state, which we viewed as democratic foul-play capable of heating up the political atmosphere ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

The PDP also maintains that “Freedom of Expression and association is guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution and there is no amount of intimidation, arrest or detention that can force members of our party to abandon our conviction or stop us from supporting our Gubernatorial Candidate who we believe well salvage the people of Gombe State.”

The People's Democratic Party, Gombe State is therefore calling for the immediate release of Suleiman Sherah Danwawu and also advises security agencies and the judiciary to discharge their constitutional responsibilities without undue external interference in a bid to maintain peace and order in the state.

ABDULKADIR AHMAD DUKKU
State Publicity Secretary
08, August, 2026

06/08/2026

05/08/2026

PRESS RELEASE

PDP GOMBE STATE CONDEMNS DEROGATORY STATEMENTS AGAINST PROFESSOR ISA ALI IBRAHIM PANTAMI

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Gombe State Chapter, strongly condemns the derogatory statements recently made by Hausa singer, Dauda Kahutu Rarara, against the Party’s governorship candidate in Gombe State, Professor Isa Ali Pantami

The PDP describes the song and its contents as defamatory, irresponsible, and contrary to the values of decency, mutual respect, and democratic engagement. While political expression is a legitimate part of democracy, it must never descend into personal attacks or attempts to ridicule the dignity of respected individuals.

Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, an internationally respected academic and renowned Islamic scholar, deserves to be treated with the respect accorded to every public figure, regardless of political affiliation.

The Party notes that political musicians and praise singers have an important role in promoting civic participation and political awareness. However, they should not allow themselves to become instruments for character assassination or personal vendettas on behalf of political sponsors, as such actions only deepen political divisions and undermine social harmony.

The PDP also reiterates its criticism of the Gombe State Government’s reported distribution of vehicles, plots of land, and cash gifts allegedly worth over ₦200 million to selected individuals. The Party maintains that public resources should be managed transparently and in the best interest of the people of Gombe State. Our position on this matter remains unchanged and should not be misconstrued as justification for personal attacks against our candidate.

The People’s Democratic Party therefore calls on political leaders across party lines to caution their supporters, praise singers, and political associates against the use of abusive language, defamatory remarks, and actions that undermine the dignity of public figures. Democracy thrives on issue-based campaigns, constructive criticism, and mutual respect not insults and character assassination.

Abdulkadir Ahmad Dukku
State Publicity Secretary
People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Gombe State Chapter

02/08/2026

BREAKING NEWS: Today, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) published the credentials and personal particulars of His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, OON, PhD (Talban Gombe) as the (PDP) candidate for Gombe North Senatorial District, seeking re-election in the 2027 General Elections.

The credentials and particulars are on public display at all INEC Constituency Offices across the Gombe North Senatorial District, including the Gombe Local Government Area Constituency Office.

Alhamdulillah, We give all praise and gratitude to Almighty Allah for His endless mercy, guidance, and the victories He continues to grant our leader. May Allah (SWT) continue to strengthen, protect, and grant him greater success. Ameen Ya Rabbal Alameen.

Hussaini Ali MUHAMMED
Media Aide to Sen. Dankwambo
2nd August, 2026

30/07/2026

PDP COMPLETES UPLOAD OF PROF. PANTAMI'S NOMINATION ON INEC PORTAL AS ITS GOMBE GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE

The Pantamiyya Movement is pleased to inform the good people of Gombe State and Nigerians in general that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has successfully completed the uploading of Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami’s nomination records and profile on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, portal on the 26th of July, 2026 as its gubernatorial candidate.

Earlier, on the 26th of May, 2026, Malam Pantami emerged as the unopposed candidate of the Party in Gombe after other potential aspirants were not cleared by the National Working Committee and failed to secure the certificate of clearance. Professor Pantami therefore contested unopposed through affirmation, in a process duly monitored by INEC, and confirmed to be in compliance with the relevant laws and guidelines as in its official report.

The Office of the National Organising Secretary of the PDP has conveyed and confirmed to us the details of the process of uploading the profile of Professor Pantami. The Office also sent the acknowledged copy to our candidate, and the party.

Professor Pantami, a renowned scholar, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy of Nigeria, former Director General/CEO of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, who also served as the Co-Chairman of the African Union’s 4th Industrial Revolution Policy Council and globally respected technocrat, holds the pedigree of academic excellence, delivery of results, integrity, and service to humanity. He left all the institutions he led far better than he found them. He increased revenue by over 593% in the digital economy sector while reducing the prices of services. He also executed over 241 projects and programs in Gombe State alone, among many other achievements.

In the near future, he plans to leverage his experience in education, digital economy, agriculture, industrialisation, security, and youth empowerment to reposition Gombe State for sustainable development, job creation, and inclusive governance where all citizens are to be treated equally and fairly.

We sincerely appreciate the PDP leadership at the State level, the National Working Committee, the National Leader, and the State Leader for standing firm and working tirelessly to achieve this important milestone.

This is a victory for democracy and a clear signal that Gombe State is set for competent and visionary leadership come 2027 in sha Allah.

We pray to God, the Almighty, to guide us to success for a prosperous Gombe State.

Signed:

Professor Suleiman Mohammed
(On behalf of Pantamiyya Movement in Nigeria).

Date: July 30, 2026

Press Statement

27/07/2026

BREAKING NEWS!

APC Pantami Ward Chairman and Legal Adviser Defect to PDP, as Pantami Records Another Major Political Victory from His Home Ward

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Pantami Ward, Alhaji Bala Salihu Ngalda, and the party’s Legal Adviser, Babangida Atiku Gololo, have officially resigned from their positions and defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Their defection comes amid a growing wave of politicians crossing over from various political parties to the PDP in Gombe State in support of Professor Isa Ali Pantami’s 2027 governorship candidacy.

This latest development marks another major political victory for Professor Isa Ali Pantami, as the defections came from his home ward of Pantami, further reinforcing the growing support for his 2027 governorship candidacy.

Signed:
Gombe State PDP Media
27th July, 2026