Isa Pantami’s name has been reinstated on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) list of candidates for the 2027 Gombe governorship election, a move that has sparked excitement among his supporters.
Pantami, a former minister of information and culture, will now appear on the official ballot for the upcoming gubernatorial contest in Gombe State, according to a statement released by INEC.
Supporters of the former minister welcomed the decision, expressing optimism that his candidacy could bring fresh leadership to the state.
The 2027 Gombe governorship election will be a key political event in Nigeria’s northeast, with several parties preparing to field candidates for the position.
While the details of Pantami’s campaign strategy remain to be announced, his reinstatement marks a significant development in the state’s electoral landscape.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>