Two APC chieftains defect to PDP in Gombe

Two senior figures from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State have recently switched allegiance to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and voiced their backing for Pantami, the party's candidate for the gubernatorial seat in the 2027 election. These defections involve Hon. Ibrahim Adamu Muhammad, who is widely known as Uban Dawakin Gombe, and Alhaji Auwalu Alhassan, commonly referred to as Chiburosi.

Muhammad once held the position of Deputy Chairman within the Gombe Local Government Council, whereas Alhassan had previously occupied the role of Chairman for the Groundnut Oil Millers Association of Gombe State. Their decision to join the PDP was publicly disclosed through a statement released by the Pantamiyya Movement, which was signed by Prof. Suleiman Mohammed.

The statement highlighted that Muhammad and Alhassan were swayed towards Pantami due to his proven leadership capabilities, unwavering integrity, and comprehensive understanding of governance. The defection of these two high-ranking members of the APC is anticipated to bolster the PDP's political infrastructure and Pantami's burgeoning movement within Gombe State.

According to the Pantamiyya Movement, this development will further reinforce the PDP's organizational strength under the guidance of former Gombe governor and incumbent state party leader, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo. These defections occur amid a heightened level of political mobilization and efforts from both the APC and PDP to fortify their structures in anticipation of the 2027 general elections.