Gombe 2027: ADC Chieftain Garkuwa Babba Joins APC, Backs Inuwa’s Senate Bid

By Auwal Ahmad Umar

A prominent chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Mohammed Danjuma, popularly known as Garkuwa Babba, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State, pledging his grassroots political structure to the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Alhaji Danjuma, a former ADC aspirant for the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency and National Chairman of the ADC House of Representatives Aspirants Forum, announced his defection during a meeting with Gombe State Governor and APC leader, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, in Abuja.

The meeting took place at the Gombe Governor’s Lodge and was attended by the APC governorship candidate in the state, Dr Jamilu Isiyaku Gwamna, and a party chieftain and philanthropist, Engr Aliyu Mohammed Combat.

Alhaji Danjuma, regarded as one of the influential figures within the ADC structure in Gombe, said he would deploy his political network and grassroots supporters towards the success of the APC in the 2027 elections.

He specifically pledged to support Governor Yahaya’s senatorial ambition, Dr Gwamna’s governorship campaign and other APC candidates across the state.

Explaining his decision, the former ADC aspirant said Governor Yahaya’s leadership and development record influenced his decision to join the APC.

Alhaji Danjuma commended the governor for what he described as visible development across Gombe State, arguing that the administration’s performance had increased confidence in the APC among residents.

He said his defection was also motivated by his desire to identify with what he described as a development-focused leadership capable of sustaining stability and progress in the state.

Alhaji Danjuma added that his decision to join the APC was deliberate and aimed at contributing to the continuation of the development gains recorded under the Yahaya administration.

Receiving Alhaji Danjuma into the APC, Governor Yahaya welcomed him and his supporters, describing the defection as a significant addition to the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

The governor expressed appreciation for the former ADC chieftain’s decision to join the APC, saying his experience, political network and grassroots influence would strengthen the party.

Governor Yahaya also reaffirmed his commitment to building an inclusive APC capable of accommodating different interests while maintaining a shared commitment to the development of Gombe State.

He urged party members and stakeholders to remain united, stressing that cohesion and collective responsibility would be critical to the APC’s success in the 2027 elections.

According to him, the party would continue to welcome individuals and political groups committed to building a peaceful, stable and prosperous Gombe State.

The governor further called for loyalty and cooperation among APC members, saying the party’s strength depended on its ability to unite people with diverse political backgrounds around a common development agenda.