Gombe PDP Rerun Primary: Contestant Challenges Isa Pantami’s Eligibility
Isa Pantami, former Communications Minister, won the Gombe PDP rerun primary after his earlier nomination was voided by the Federal High Court.
In Brief
- •Isa Pantami, former Communications Minister, won the Gombe PDP rerun primary after his earlier nomination was voided by the Federal High Court.
- •Contestant Khamisu Mailantarki alleges Pantami was ineligible because he was not on the party register submitted to INEC in May.
- •Mailantarki claims PDP fielded Pantami 21 days before the primaries, violating the Electoral Act, and intends to challenge the result in court.
- •The dispute could intensify legal battles over the PDP’s 2027 governorship ticket in Gombe State.
Why It Matters
The eligibility dispute highlights the strict application of the Electoral Act’s registration requirements and the potential for legal challenges to reshape party primaries in Nigeria. A court ruling could set a precedent affecting future nominations and the legitimacy of political contests, thereby influencing voter confidence and the stability of the electoral process.
Key Details
- Winner
- Isa Pantami
- Contestant challenging eligibility
- Khamisu Mailantarki
- Primary date
- Tuesday, 2026-09-29 (implied)
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