Prof. Isa Ali Pantami has once again emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Gombe State.

The former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy secured the ticket after a fresh primary exercise.

Pantami had earlier been declared the party’s candidate, but a Federal High Court last Thursday nullified that process. The court ordered the PDP to conduct a new primary in line with its guidelines and electoral laws.

Following the court ruling, the party scheduled a fresh primary for September 29. Eligible delegates were directed to assemble in their respective wards to vote for the aspirant of their choice.
The new exercise has now produced Pantami as the candidate once more.

The development means he will once again fly the PDP flag in the 2027 governorship race in Gombe State.
Attention is now expected to shift to party unity and the candidate’s plans for the state.

The outcome of the fresh primary marks another step in the PDP’s preparations ahead of the general elections.

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