Goje Not Leaving APC, Aide Dismisses Defection Rumour as ‘Cheap Political Mischief’

Goje Not Leaving APC, Aide Dismisses Defection Rumour as ‘Cheap Political Mischief’

By Auwal Ahmad, Gombe

Fresh speculation over the political future of former Gombe State Governor and serving Senator, Danjuma Goje, has been dismissed as false, with his media aide insisting that the lawmaker remains firmly rooted in the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The clarification followed reports making the rounds on social media alleging that Senator Goje was preparing to dump the APC for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

But in a press statement made available to journalists, Goje’s Special Assistant, Ahmed Isa Kashere, described the report as “baseless disinformation” designed to mislead the public and create unnecessary political tension.

Kashere said there was no truth in the claim, stressing that the former governor had neither resigned from the ruling party nor shown any sign of abandoning it.

According to him, Senator Goje’s recent participation at the APC National Convention and his continued involvement in party affairs at the national level clearly show his loyalty and commitment to the party.

“Senator Goje has not quit the APC, nor does he intend to. This disinformation is nothing but mischief from those who seek to undermine his reputation and contributions to the party,” Kashere said.

He maintained that those behind the rumour were political detractors bent on causing confusion around the senator’s political standing and influence in Gombe State and beyond.

The aide also frowned at what he described as the growing use of “mushroom media platforms” to spread unverified claims, especially as political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of the next election cycle.

Kashere noted that Senator Goje, like many prominent politicians, has repeatedly been a target of false narratives and politically motivated speculation, particularly during periods of heightened political calculations.

“It is not surprising that mischievous elements have again resorted to using questionable media outlets to circulate such falsehood. This is not the first time such tactics are being used, not only against Senator Goje, but against several politicians as elections draw closer,” he added.

The statement comes at a time when political alignments and defections are beginning to shape conversations ahead of the 2027 polls, with major political actors across the country facing growing scrutiny over their future ambitions and party loyalties.

However, Goje’s camp insists there is no ambiguity about where he stands, saying the senator remains a committed APC stakeholder and a loyal party man.