The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared Dr Jamil Isyaku Gwamna to participate in the forthcoming gubernatorial primary election in Gombe State.
Daily Trust reports that Gwamna was picked as the consensus candidate of the APC in Gombe State, an arrangement rejected by two other aspirants, Senator Saidu Ahmed Alkali and Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami.
A statement issued by his spokesman, Ibrahim Sani Shawai, said the screening was conducted Saturday in Abuja, in line with the provisions of the party’s constitution and internal guidelines governing the nomination process.
The screening committee headed by Dr. Benjamin Obi Nwoye stated that Gwamna had satisfactorily fulfilled all constitutional and procedural requirements necessary to participate in the party’s governorship process ahead of the upcoming primary elections.
Shawai added that Gwamna expressed appreciation to the leadership of the APC for conducting a transparent, credible, and rigorous exercise aimed at strengthening internal democracy and ensuring quality leadership within the party.
‘I am honoured to have successfully gone through this important constitutional process of our great party. This exercise further strengthens confidence in the democratic values and internal structures of the APC,’ the gubernatorial hopeful said.
He stated that Gwamna reaffirmed his determination to consolidate the developmental strides recorded in the state under the leadership of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.
The APC governorship aspirant also commended the performances of Governor Yahaya and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, adding that their leadership and developmental achievements have continued to strengthen public confidence in the APC at both state and national levels.
According to Gwamna, the visible progress recorded under the current administrations would further energise the party’s support base and make the APC’s campaign message more compelling to the people.
He also called on party members and supporters to remain united, disciplined, and focused, stressing that the success of the APC in Gombe State depends on collective effort, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to progress.