By Segun Adewale in Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has received ex-Commissioner for Finance in the state, Hon Mohammed Adamu Damji into the All Progressives Congress (APC) reports thegazellenews.com
Thegazellenews.com also reports that Damji was also former Executive Chairman of the Gombe State Board of Internal Revenue, and ex-Managing Director of the Gombe State Investment and Property Development Company.
Until his defection to APC, he was a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Damji visited the Governor on Sunday, 1 November, 2026, at his office in the Government House, Gombe, accompanied by the former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sen. Usman Bayero Nafada.
Welcoming the financial expert and grassroots politician into the APC, the Gombe State APC leader assured him of an inclusive platform to deploy his wealth of experience, networks and political goodwill towards strengthening the party and advancing the development of Gombe State.
The Governor expressed confidence that Damji’s entry would further bolster the APC, reiterating his commitment to unity, progressive leadership and the collective pursuit of the state’s development agenda.
In his remarks, Damji assured Governor Inuwa Yahaya that he would mobilize his extensive political networks and grassroots support in favour of the APC and its candidates in the forthcoming 2027 general elections, particularly the party’s governorship candidate, Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, and other candidates across all levels.
He commended Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s leadership and developmental strides, describing his administration’s performance as a reflection purposeful leadership and commitment to the progress of Gombe State.
He expressed confidence in the APC’s prospects in the forthcoming elections and pledged his full support towards ensuring the party’s success.

