A governorship aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Gombe State, Alhaji Abdulkadir Hamma Saleh, popularly known as “Hamsal Airline,” has officially submitted his Letter of Intent to contest the 2027 governorship election.
Hamma Saleh presented the letter on Wednesday during a visit to the PDP State Secretariat in Gombe, where he led a delegation of supporters and members of the Hamsal Project 2027 campaign team.
The delegation was led by former Chairman of Shongom Local Government Area, Honorable Danladi Garba, alongside political associates and supporters of the aspirant.
The submission of the Letter of Intent marks the formal declaration of Hamma Saleh’s ambition to contest for the governorship seat of Gombe State under the platform of the PDP in the 2027 general election.
Speaking during the event, Hamma Saleh reaffirmed his loyalty and commitment to the PDP, pledging continued support for the growth and success of the party in Gombe State.
He appreciated party executives at the ward, local government, and state levels for their sacrifices and dedication toward strengthening the PDP across the state.
The aspirant also commended former Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, describing him as a leader who has continued to provide direction and support for the party in Gombe State.
Hamma Saleh said he would remain a loyal member of the PDP and continue supporting the party at all levels.
The delegation was received by top party officials and stakeholders, including the State Deputy Chairman of the PDP, Honorable Dan’azumi Adamu, who represented the State Chairman, Major General A. M. Kwaskebe, retired, the State Secretary, Alhaji Adamu Haruna Abubakar, Chairman of the PDP Elders Forum, Alhaji Bala Muhammad Magaji, as well as local government party chairmen and other stakeholders.
In his remarks, the PDP State Secretary, Alhaji Adamu Haruna Abubakar, welcomed Hamma Saleh and members of his campaign team, describing the visit as a positive development for the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
He stated that the PDP in Gombe State remains fully prepared for the 2027 general election and urged members to remain united and committed to ensuring the party’s success.
Also speaking, the State Deputy Chairman of the PDP, Honorable Dan’azumi Adamu, expressed appreciation to Hamma Saleh for formally presenting his Letter of Intent to the party.
He called on the aspirant to continue working for the unity, growth, and success of the PDP across all levels in the state.
In his closing remarks, Chairman of the PDP Elders Forum in Gombe State, Alhaji Bala Muhammad Magaji, expressed confidence that the PDP would regain its past glory and record victories in future elections.
He commended Hamma Saleh for presenting himself before the party and wished him success in his political ambition.
The party officially accepted the Letter of Intent and offered prayers for the aspirant’s political journey.
The event, held at the PDP State Secretariat in Gombe, attracted a large number of supporters who gathered to show solidarity with Hamma Saleh’s 2027 governorship ambition.