The Peoples Democratic Party in Gombe State has welcomed what it describes as the inclusion of former communications minister Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami on the electoral commission’s portal ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
In a statement, the party said the reported development would broaden political competition and give voters a wider choice of candidates. It urged all political actors to conduct peaceful campaigns focused on policies and public needs.
The PDP also thanked supporters who had followed the reported clearance process and called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to remain impartial throughout the election.
In a separate response to political claims in the state, the party denied that its local government chairmen in Kwami and Nafada had defected to the All Progressives Congress.
It said the two officials remained PDP members and accused political opponents of circulating inaccurate information to suggest growing support for the ruling party.
The supplied account does not include an INEC record establishing Pantami’s nomination or clearance, nor direct statements from the two local government party officials. Those details should be confirmed before the claims are published as facts.
