The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State has fixed Tuesday, September 29, 2026, for a fresh governorship primary following the nullification of its earlier exercise by a Federal High Court.
The party also announced that Professor Isa Ali Pantami, Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki and Usman Aliyu Garry have been cleared to participate in the rescheduled contest.
The development was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the PDP State Publicity Secretary, Abdulkadir Ahmed Dukku.
The fresh primary follows Thursday’s judgment by the Federal High Court in Gombe, which voided the earlier governorship primary conducted by the party and directed that another election be held within one month.
“Following the nullification, the PDP wishes to inform all its card-carrying members that there will be a gubernatorial repeat primary election on Tuesday, 29th September, 2026. All eligible voters are expected to assemble at their respective ward areas to vote an aspirant of their choice,” Dukku said.
In another statement, the party said it had accepted the court’s judgment in good faith and would respect the decision.
It welcomed the portion of the ruling which affirmed the membership and entry process of Pantami into the PDP, as well as his participation in the party’s May 2026 governorship primary.
“The judgment is presently receiving the attention of the party leadership and contestants. While the legal implications and directives contained in the judgment are being studied, we urge all members, supporters and stakeholders of our great party in Gombe State to remain calm, peaceful and united,” the statement added.
Dukku further said the Supreme Court judgment delivered on Thursday evening by Justice Adamu Jauro did not invalidate Pantami’s eligibility to participate in the rescheduled primary.
He urged party members and supporters to avoid speculation and inflammatory comments that could heighten tension in the state.
According to him, the party would pursue all lawful measures necessary to safeguard its interests and uphold its democratic processes.
