The Peoples Democratic Party has scheduled a fresh governorship primary election in Gombe State for September 29, 2026, following a court order nullifying the process that produced former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, as its candidate.
The Federal High Court sitting in Gombe had on Thursday, September 24, ordered the party to conduct another primary after declaring Pantami’s emergence invalid.
The Gombe State PDP Publicity Secretary, Abdulkadir Ahmed Dukku, announced the new date in a statement issued on Friday.
Dukku directed all eligible delegates to assemble at their respective wards to participate in the exercise.
He said, “The Peoples Democratic Party, Gombe State Chapter, wishes to inform all its card-carrying members that a repeat Governorship Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, 29th September 2026.
“All eligible delegates are hereby directed to assemble at their respective ward areas to participate in the exercise and vote for the aspirant of their choice.”
The party urged its members, supporters and other stakeholders to cooperate with the arrangements and ensure that the exercise was conducted peacefully and orderly.
It said the fresh primary would be conducted in compliance with the court’s directive, the party’s guidelines and applicable electoral laws.
Pantami had emerged as the PDP’s governorship candidate at the party’s May 26 primary through a voice affirmation.
However, some governorship aspirants, including Usman Garry, challenged the process, arguing that the voice affirmation did not constitute a valid primary election.
The court subsequently directed the PDP to conduct a fresh primary in accordance with its rules and relevant electoral provisions.
