Gombe PDP governorship aspirants reject alleged candidacy process of ex-minister Isa Pantami

Reports emerging from Gombe State indicate that governorship aspirants under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have raised objections to the alleged candidacy process involving former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, citing concerns over internal party procedures.

According to the claims circulating, the aspirants accused the party leadership of not following due process in the emergence or consideration of Pantami as a governorship contender, insisting that established guidelines for screening and selection were not properly observed.

The development is said to have triggered tensions within the Gombe PDP structure, as competing factions within the party reportedly express differing views on candidate selection ahead of future elections.

The Peoples Democratic Party has not issued an official comprehensive statement confirming or clarifying the alleged dispute at the time of this report.

While internal disagreements over zoning, screening, and delegate influence are not uncommon in Nigerian party politics, the specific claims regarding Pantami’s candidacy and alleged procedural breaches have not been independently verified through official party documentation or widely corroborated national media reports.

Observers note that political contests within state chapters of major parties often generate competing narratives, especially in the buildup to governorship races, making verification of such claims essential before drawing conclusions.