The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State has scheduled a fresh governorship primary for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, following a court order nullifying the earlier exercise….
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State has scheduled a fresh governorship primary for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, following a court order nullifying the earlier exercise.
The party also cleared three aspirants — former Communications Minister, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki and Usman Aliyu Garry — to participate in the rescheduled primary.
The State Publicity Secretary, Abdulkadir Ahmed Dukku, announced the decision in a statement on Friday.
He said all eligible party members were expected to assemble at their respective ward areas to vote for their preferred aspirant.
“Following the nullification, the PDP wishes to inform all its card-carrying members that there will be a gubernatorial repeat primary election on Tuesday, 29th September, 2026,” Dukku said.
A Federal High Court sitting in Gombe had on Thursday, September 24, nullified the party’s earlier governorship primary and ordered a rerun within one month.
The PDP said it had received the judgment in good faith and respected the decision of the court.
The party also said the judgment validated Pantami’s membership and entry into the PDP, as well as his participation in the May 2026 governorship primary.
“The judgment is presently receiving the attention of the party leadership and contestants. While the legal implications and directives contained in the judgment are being studied, we urge all members, supporters and stakeholders of our great party in Gombe State to remain calm, peaceful and united,” the statement said.
Dukku further said the Supreme Court verdict delivered on Thursday by Justice Adamu Jauro did not affect Pantami’s eligibility to contest the rescheduled primary.
He urged party members to avoid speculation and inflammatory statements, saying the PDP would take all necessary steps within the law to protect its interests and preserve its democratic integrity.
