By Segun Adewale in Gombe
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State, on Sunday, 3 May, 2026, announced Dr. Jamilu Ishiyaku Gwamna, as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections.
The decision was reached at an enlarged stakeholders’ meeting presided over by the party leader and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.
The meeting also ratified consensus candidates for the State’s three senatorial districts, six House of Representatives seats and 24 state House of Assembly constituencies.
The session was attended by Governorship, National Assembly and State Assembly aspirants, members of the State Working Committee (EXCO), party elders, and other critical stakeholders, including the Deputy National Financial Secretary of the APC, North East Zonal officials of the party, among other senior party figures.
The adoption of consensus candidates followed extensive consultations spearheaded by Governor Inuwa Yahaya, involving senior party figures, EXCO members, aspirants and grassroots stakeholders, aimed at deepening internal cohesion, minimizing friction and projecting a united front ahead of the elections.
This development builds on earlier series of engagements led by Governor Inuwa Yahaya, who had convened meetings with party elders, members of the State Working Committee, party officials at various levels and other critical stakeholders as part of sustained efforts to consolidate unity and strengthen the party’s structure.
Those adopted as candidates across the senatorial and federal constituencies are: Senatorial Candidates: Gombe Central, DCP Mohammed Ahmadu Deba; Gombe South, Hon. Jerry Damara; and Gombe North Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.
House of Representatives Candidates are: Akko Federal Constituency, Hon. Usman Bello Kumo; Yamaltu/Deba Federal Constituency, Hon. Inuwa Garba; Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency, Hon. Ali Isa JC;
Kaltungo/Shongom Federal Constituency, Hon. Fatima Binta Bello; Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency, Hon. Saddam Bello; and Dukku/Nafada Federal Constituency, Hon. Jamilu Shabewa.
