{
  "id": 17710713,
  "title": "2027: Pantami’s Inclusion Will Enrich Gombe Guber Race, Says PDP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/2027-pantamis-inclusion-will-enrich-gombe-guber-race-says-pdp",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T00:12:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/02/2027-pantamis-inclusion-will-enrich-gombe-guber-race-says-pdp/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State has expressed satisfaction over the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) clearing Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami for the 2027 governorship election. Pantami, known by his traditional title Majidadin Daular Usmaniyya, cleared all constitutional and Electoral Act requirements, according to INEC’s review. The Gombe PDP hailed the development as a landmark in democracy, political inclusion, and respect for eligible Nigerians’ right to contest elective offices. They believe Pantami’s inclusion will enrich Gombe’s political scene, increase competition and offer voters more choices. The party also acknowledged the support they received throughout the clearance process and urged political actors to campaign based on issues, engage peacefully, and for INEC to maintain impartiality and commitment to credible elections.",
  "summary": "Chuks Okocha in Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for uploading Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami’s name to its",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}