* Party leadership reaffirms former minister’s candidacy following screening
A former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, has received a Certificate of Return from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), formally confirming him as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 Gombe State governorship election.
The certificate was presented during the PDP’s 109th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and inauguration of the 2022–2030 NEC held at the party’s national headquarters, Wadata Plaza, Abuja.
According to a statement issued by Hussaini Ali Muhammed, Media Aide to former Gombe State Governor, Sen. Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, the presentation reaffirmed Prof Pantami as the PDP’s duly recognised governorship candidate for the 2027 election.
The statement noted that Prof. Pantami received the certificate from the national leadership of the party after successfully undergoing the party’s screening and clearance processes and meeting all constitutional and electoral requirements.
It added that the issuance of the Certificate of Return marked the conclusion of the party’s nomination process and reaffirmed the party’s position on its governorship candidacy in Gombe State.
The PDP leadership expressed confidence in Pantami’s competence and leadership capacity, while calling on party members and supporters to unite behind his candidature ahead of the 2027 election.
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