Isa Pantami, who previously served as Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has officially stepped back from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries in Gombe State. His decision was publicly announced on Tuesday via a statement released by Barrister Ibrahim M. Attahir on behalf of the Pantamiyya Movement.
The statement highlighted that Pantami’s withdrawal stems from persistent breaches of the 2026 Electoral Act and the party’s internal directives. He specifically pointed to the APC leadership’s failure to supply essential information required to guarantee a transparent and credible primary election in Gombe State.
According to the statement, multiple letters sent by his legal team to party officials regarding these irregularities were neither acknowledged nor addressed. Pantami emphasized that in a democratic system, adherence to legal frameworks is non-negotiable, asserting that non-compliance with the Electoral Act and party guidelines undermines the legitimacy of the entire exercise.