Pantami's ward APC chair, ADC rep candidate join PDP
Local APC officials in Gombe State, Nigeria, have resigned and defected to the PDP to support former minister Isa Pantami. This move follows other political realignments in the region ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Why it matters
These defections signal shifting political alliances in Nigeria, potentially impacting the power balance in Gombe State ahead of future elections.
The Chairman of Pantami Ward in the Gombe Local Government Area, Bala Ngalda, has resigned his position and defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Joining him in the move is the ward’s legal adviser, Babangida Gololo. Both party officials have expressed their support for former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami , who holds the Wike-backed PDP governorship ticket in the state.
The resignations were communicated through separate letters dated 27 July, addressed to the Secretary of the APC in Pantami Ward.
In his letter, Mr Ngalda stated that his decision followed extensive consultations with his family and requested that the APC leadership respect his choice. He expressed his appreciation to the party at the local, state, and national levels for the opportunity to serve. He thanked the Gombe State Government for its support during his tenure.
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