By Auwal Ahmad, Gombe

The Gombe Forward Movement Concepts (GFMC) has endorsed Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami for the 2027 Gombe State governorship election, urging political stakeholders and residents to put the interest of the state ahead of personal ambitions.

The group announced its endorsement on Sunday during its unveiling in Gombe, with its leader, Ms. Monica Yahaya Kaltho, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant, stepping down from the race to support Prof. Pantami.

Ms. Kaltho said her decision was guided by the need to promote unity and work towards what she described as the greater interest of Gombe State.

GFMC described the decision as an act of political maturity, saying the movement was more concerned with the collective future of the state than individual political ambitions.

“Beyond personal ambition, this is about the future of Gombe State,” the group said in a communiqué.

The organisation said its endorsement was backed by a growing grassroots network comprising women, youths, community leaders and other stakeholders across the state.

According to GFMC, its structure stretches from the state level to local government areas, wards and polling units, which it said would support its mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 election.

The group said its activities are built around three key principles: empowering women, equipping youths and elevating communities.

GFMC said Prof. Pantami’s background in public service, education, technology and digital transformation informed its decision to support his governorship ambition.

The group expressed optimism that his experience could contribute to human capital development, innovation, economic opportunities, youth empowerment, women’s advancement and inclusive development in Gombe State.

It urged its members, supporters and other stakeholders across the state to unite behind Prof. Pantami and participate peacefully in the electoral process.

GFMC also called on residents to support what it described as a collective vision for the future of Gombe State as preparations for the 2027 governorship election gather momentum.

By Auwal Ahmad Umar

The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken another turn with the resignation of the party’s National Treasurer, Ahmed Mohammad Yayari, from the party.

Yayari, a prominent PDP member from Kalshingi Ward in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, announced his resignation in a letter dated 11 August 2026, addressed to the PDP chairman of his ward.

In the letter titled “Notification of Resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party,” Yayari said his resignation took immediate effect.

He said the decision followed careful consideration and consultations with his family, friends, community leaders, supporters and political associates.

“I sincerely appreciate the opportunities, support and solidarity extended to me by the leadership and members of the party,” he stated.

Yayari also requested the ward leadership to accept his resignation and remove his name from the party’s membership register.

Copies of the resignation letter were sent to the PDP chairman in Akko Local Government Area and the chairman of the party in Gombe State.

The resignation is coming amid the PDP’s prolonged internal crisis, which has produced competing factions and disagreements over the leadership and direction of the opposition party.

Yayari himself became a prominent figure in the party’s national leadership crisis when the PDP’s Integrity Group announced him as acting National Chairman in October 2024, following its move against then Acting National Chairman Iliya Umar Damagum.

His subsequent emergence as National Treasurer of the PDP further placed him at the centre of the party’s national affairs.

However, his latest decision to quit the party represents a significant development, particularly as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections intensify.

Yayari did not disclose in the resignation letter the specific reasons for leaving the PDP, nor did he indicate whether he would join another political party.

His resignation could have political implications for the PDP in Gombe State, especially in Akko Local Government Area, where the party continues to navigate internal political challenges ahead of the next electoral cycle.