Political Shake-Up: Pantami Excluded from Gombe Governorship Race
A significant political development has emerged in Gombe State as Professor Isa Ali Pantami, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant, is missing from INEC's final list of candidates for the 2027 election. This omission, confirmed by LEADERSHIP through INEC documents, has drawn attention to the electoral process in the state.
A notable political development has emerged in Gombe State concerning the 2027 governorship election, as Professor Isa Ali Pantami, a prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant, has been confirmed missing from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) final list of candidates. This critical list, which delineates the approved candidates for the forthcoming gubernatorial contest, was formally released on Saturday, drawing immediate attention to the absence of Professor Pantami’s name.
The significant omission of Professor Pantami's candidacy from INEC’s definitive roster has been independently verified. Reliable sources, specifically LEADERSHIP, conducted a comprehensive review of official INEC documents, explicitly confirming that the aspirant's name was not included in the final compilation. This confirmation underscores the gravity of the situation for the PDP aspirant and the broader political landscape in Gombe State.
Further scrutiny of the INEC documents revealed specific references to the matter. Within the electoral commission's internal records, an entry titled "A. FINAL LIST – GOMBE STATE GOVERNORSHIP" acknowledges the situation. While the core fact of the omission has been established, the accompanying notation of "Details Later….." suggests that the electoral body anticipates providing further explanations or specifics regarding the circumstances that led to Professor Pantami’s non-inclusion. This indicates an ongoing situation where additional information is expected to shed more light on this electoral decision, impacting the PDP's aspirations in the state.