The Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State, Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna (Sardaunan Gombe), has restated his unwavering commitment to building a united, inclusive, and prosperous Gombe State under his “Gombe First” agenda, anchored on continuity, sustainability, and people-centred governance.
A statement by his media Ibrahim Sani Shawai, he made the declaration while receiving prominent political leaders who recently defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC during a meeting at his office in Abuja.
Among the defectors were the former Chairman of Kwami Local Government Area, Hon. Yau Hassan (Marafan Kwami), and the former Commissioner for Economic Planning, Alhaji Danladi Pantami, both of whom formally announced their departure from the PDP and their decision to join the APC.
Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Gwamna said his aspiration to serve as Governor is driven by a profound sense of responsibility, humility, and an unwavering commitment to the collective progress of the people of Gombe State.
“Gombe First is not just a slogan; it is a solemn commitment to place the interests of the people of Gombe State above every other consideration. It is a promise to consolidate the remarkable achievements of the Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s administration through continuity, sustainability, and policies that deliver lasting development to every part of our state.”
The APC governorship candidate assured the people of Gombe State that, by the grace of Allah, his administration would be people-centred, transparent, and inclusive, ensuring that no citizen is left behind regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, political affiliation, or social status.
He stressed that the future of Gombe lies in unity of purpose, visionary leadership, and governance that prioritises the welfare, aspirations, and shared prosperity of all citizens.
APC guber candidate welcomed the new members into the APC family, describing their decision as a clear demonstration of the growing confidence that the people of Gombe State continue to repose in the APC and its vision for the future.
Responding on behalf of the defectors, Hon. Yau Hassan and Alhaji Danladi Pantami declared their total loyalty to the APC while pledging to mobilise grassroots support towards ensuring landslide victory for Dr. Gwamna in 2027.