Gombe Group Endorses Prof Pantami, Calls for Unity Ahead of 2027

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.