The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has announced Dr. Jamilu Shaiyaku Gwamna as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 general election, instead of former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami.
The decision was reached at an enlarged stakeholders’ meeting presided over by the leader of the party in the state and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.
The meeting also ratified consensus candidates for the state’s three senatorial districts, six House of Representatives seats, and 24 State House of Assembly constituencies.
According to a statement signed by the Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House, Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli, the session was attended by governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly aspirants, members of the State Working Committee (SWC), party elders, and other key stakeholders, including the Deputy National Financial Secretary of the APC, North-East zonal officials, among other senior party figures.
The statement noted that the adoption of consensus candidates followed “extensive consultations spearheaded by Governor Inuwa Yahaya, involving senior party figures, EXCO members, aspirants, and grassroots stakeholders, aimed at deepening internal cohesion, minimizing friction, and projecting a united front ahead of the elections.”
It added that the development builds on earlier engagements led by the governor, who had convened a series of meetings with party elders, members of the State Working Committee, party officials at various levels, and other critical stakeholders to consolidate unity and strengthen the party structure.
The APC further announced its senatorial candidates as follows: Gombe Central — DCP Mohammed Ahmadu Deba; Gombe South — Hon. Jerry Damara; and Gombe North — Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.
For the House of Representatives, the party adopted Hon. Usman Bello Kumo for Akko Federal Constituency; Hon. Inuwa Garba for Yamaltu/Deba; Hon. Ali Isa JC for Balanga/Billiri; Hon. Fatima Binta Bello for Kaltungo/Shongom; Hon. Saddam Bello for Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye; and Hon. Jamilu Shabewa for Dukku/Nafada Federal Constituency.
The party said the consensus arrangement was part of efforts to ensure unity, stability, and electoral success ahead of the 2027 general elections in the state.
