Gombe PDP kicks off 2027 campaign; Pantami vows to fight poverty

The Gombe State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has launched its 2027 campaign. According to Premium Times, Isa Pantami spoke at an event in Gombe on Thursday attended by party stakeholders and supporters.

Daily Post Nigeria reports that tension rose in Gombe on Wednesday when suspected thugs attacked Pantami's campaign convoy along Jekadafari Road. The attack, which occurred near the family residence of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, appeared to be an attempt to prevent the former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy from entering the state capital for a mega rally and reception.

Amnesty International Nigeria condemned the incident, describing it as potentially one of the deadliest acts of political violence since the start of the 2027 election campaigning. The rights group alleged that the attackers, who were seen in large numbers and armed, may be working for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Amnesty noted that viral videos showed thugs blocking the road with burning tyres and expressed concern that no arrests had been made to ensure safe political activities.

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