By Auwal Umar, Gombe

Women of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State have rallied behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the party’s candidates, pledging to mobilise voters across the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The women, drawn from the state’s 11 local government areas and 13 Local Council Development Areas, made the commitment at the Women’s Unity and Progress Summit held in Gombe, the state capital.

The summit, convened by Hajiya Zainab Jamilu Gwamna, wife of the APC governorship candidate, was held under the theme, “Stronger Voices, United Women, Greater Impact.”

It brought together APC women to discuss political participation, mentorship, empowerment and the need for greater unity ahead of the 2027 elections.

Mrs Gwamna urged the women to see one another as partners rather than rivals, saying collective support was essential to creating opportunities for more women, especially younger ones.

“Your voice matters. Your ideas matter. Your dignity matters. Your future matters,” she told the participants.

She said women should measure their success not only by their personal achievements but also by the number of people they help to succeed.

The Gombe State First Lady, Hajiya Asmau Inuwa Yahaya, called for sustained unity among women, saying cooperation would strengthen their voice and influence in issues affecting families and communities.

She urged women to share opportunities, support one another and create stronger networks capable of contributing to the development of the state.

Also speaking, Hajiya Hauwa Liman, Technical Adviser to the Vice President on Women, Youth Engagement and Impact, emphasised the importance of mentorship.

“Your success is not complete if it ends with you,” Mrs Liman said, urging successful women to mentor others and create opportunities for them to grow.

The participants expressed confidence in their numerical strength and pledged to take the APC’s mobilisation efforts to the grassroots in support of Tinubu and other party candidates.

The summit also featured empowerment activities, with participants receiving gifts from the organisers as the APC intensifies preparations for the 2027 elections.