Supporters of former Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, the Pantamiyya Movement, has described the All Progressives Congress, APC, have reacted to the emergence of Jamilu Gwamna as the All Progressives Congress, APC, consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Gombe State.
A statement by the coordinator of the movement, Suleiman Mohammed, described the development as injustice.
Mohammed said there can be no valid consensus without involving the aspirants who have obtained or completed their expression of interest and nomination forms.
According to him, the action is completely contrary to the provisions of the law, the directive of the National Party, and the instruction of President Bola Tinubu GCFR.
He urged members of the movement to remain calm and law-abiding, noting that the total disregard for the provisions of the law cannot be ignored.
“While Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, CON was in Abuja today evening, we heard about the emergence of a coronation which is called a “consensus” for all the elective positions in Gombe State.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. The Nigeria Electoral Act, 2026, outlines the modes of nomination in Section 84 (2).
“Political parties are restricted to only two methods for selecting candidates in which coronation is not among them. The two methods are:
“Consensus: A candidate may emerge if all cleared aspirants provide written consent to step down. If even one aspirant refuses, the party must revert to a direct primary.
“Direct Primaries: Every registered party member has the right to vote directly for their preferred aspirant,” he said.
