A coalition of stakeholders from opposition parties in Gombe State has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) while declaring support for the actualisation of the governorship bid of Dr Jamil Isiyaku Gwamna, the APC gubernatorial candidate in the state.
A statement signed and made available to The Jewel Times by Dr. Jamil Gwamna’s media aide Ibrahim Sani Shawai, the stakeholders, from major opposition parties including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Labour Party (LP) announced their decision, Monday during a visit to Dr Gwamna in Gombe.
According to them, their move was based on his leadership qualities and growing acceptance among the people of Gombe State.
Among them are, Professor Sulaiman Dankande Stakeholder PDP Gombe State, Hon.Nura Abba Assistant State PDP Organising Secretary, Hon Abdullah Amtai ADC State organising Secretary, Hon. Dedan Mela, Executive Chairman Billiri LGA, and Hon.Murtala Usman Dukku former PRO, PDP State Executive.
According to them, “our decision to join the APC is informed by the need to support a leader who has the capacity, integrity, and clear direction for the future of Gombe State. We are fully committed to supporting Dr. Gwamna to victory in the 2027 elections.”
In his response, Dr Gwamna welcomed the stakeholders and commended their decision, describing it as a right step towards protecting the general interest of the state.
“This decision shows your commitment to the development of Gombe State. I assure you that together, we will work to deliver progress and good governance for our people,” he said.
Shortly after their defection, the APC chairman of the Gombe LGA, Alh. Idris Saleh formally received them into their party, and each of them was registered and issued a party membership card.