Pantami Declares for Gombe Governorship as LP Chieftain Defects, Pledges Support

By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini

Dr. Ibrahim Adamu Usman, the former Labour Party (LP) senatorial candidate for Gombe North, has resigned from the party and declared his support for the governorship ambition of Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, who is seeking the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Dr. Usman announced his defection at a gathering of his supporters, stating that the decision followed extensive consultations with his followers, community leaders, and key political stakeholders across the Gombe North Senatorial District.

He said his move was necessitated by Pantami’s entry into the PDP and his own desire to contribute to the development of Gombe State and Nigeria at large.

“This decision is the product of deep discussions with my supporters, community leaders, and political stakeholders across Gombe North,” he said.

The former senatorial candidate described Pantami as a distinguished academic, a cybersecurity expert, a technocrat, and a key driver of digital transformation in Nigeria.

He added that Pantami’s record as a minister,  particularly in youth empowerment, community development, and digital innovation, had convinced him that the PDP offers a platform capable of delivering meaningful change in Gombe State.