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From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has pledged to prioritise public welfare, economic empowerment and accountability in the management of public resources if elected Governor of Gombe State in the 2027 general elections.
Pantami made the pledge shortly after receiving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flag as the party’s governorship candidate, saying his administration would focus on addressing poverty, improving agricultural activities and creating employment opportunities for young people and women.
He said his plans for the state were centred on empowering residents and ensuring that government policies and resources directly benefit the population.
“My plans for Gombe are to empower our people, fight hunger and poverty, improve agricultural activities for their benefit, and ensure that our youths and women have meaningful jobs to do.
“We are not looking for ways to embezzle public resources or empower our cronies. If given the opportunity, we will ensure that public funds are spent for the benefit of the people,” Pantami said.
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He emphasised the need for responsible management of public funds, pledging that government resources would be deployed in the interest of the general public rather than used to advance the interests of political associates.
The flag presentation ceremony also featured other PDP candidates contesting various elective positions in Gombe State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Among those presented with the party’s flag were the former Gombe State Governor and Senator representing Gombe North, Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, alongside six House of Representatives candidates and 24 candidates for the Gombe State House of Assembly.
The party’s National Chairman, Abdulrahman Muhammad, presented the flags to the candidates, formally recognising them as the PDP’s representatives for the respective contests.
