The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Gombe State, over the weekend, received a political boost following the resignation of Honourable Usman Sule Dauda (popularly known as Kalala) as the state chairman of the Labour Party (LP) and his subsequent return to the PDP.
He joined the party alongside Hon. Shehu Abubakar Durbi and their numerous supporters.
Shehu Abubakar Durbi is a respected political leader, who served twice as Commissioner for Lands and Survey in Gombe State, just as he also previously represented Gombe North Constituency in the Gombe State House of Assembly.
Usman is also an experienced grassroots politician who served two terms as a member, representing Kaltungo West Constituency in the Gombe State House of Assembly.
He also previously served as PDP Chairman of Kaltungo Local Government Area. Until his recent resignation and return to the PDP, he was the Gombe State Chairman of the Labour Party.
Speaking during their formal reception into the PDP, the two political leaders attributed their decision to the outstanding credentials, proven competence, and extensive leadership experience of the party’s governorship candidate, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami.
They expressed confidence in Professor Pantami’s capacity to provide purposeful leadership, promote inclusive governance, and deliver sustainable development across Gombe State.
Hon. Durbi and Hon. Kalala also declared their full support for the former Governor of Gombe State, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo and pledged to mobilise extensively for the victory of all PDP candidates in the 2027 general elections.
Their return to the PDP, together with their numerous supporters, further demonstrates the party’s growing appeal, expanding grassroots strength, and renewed unity across Gombe State.
The PDP family warmly welcomed Hon. Shehu Durbi, Hon. Usman Kalala, and their supporters and assured them of fairness, as contained in a statement signed by Professor Suleiman Mohammed, made available to journalists on in Gombe.