File: Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami
A former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, on Tuesday withdrew from the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election in Gombe State, citing alleged violations of the Electoral Act 2026 and irregularities in the party’s electoral process.
Pantami announced his withdrawal in a statement issued by Barrister Ibrahim Attahir on behalf of the Pantamiyya Movement.
The former minister said his decision followed extensive consultations with stakeholders and concerns over the credibility of the primary election scheduled for May 21, 2026.
“Prof. Pantami has taken the difficult decision to withdraw from the APC governorship primary election scheduled for 21 May 2026, under protest,” the statement read.
