2027: PDP condemns attack on Pantami’s supporters in Gombe

The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned attacks on its supporters during the homecoming reception of its governorship candidate in Gombe State, Professor Isa Pantami, warning that no form of intimidation or violence would stop his victory in the 2027 governorship election.

The party’s position was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed.

PDP supporters were reportedly assaulted on Wednesday during a homecoming rally organised for the party’s 2027 governorship candidate, Pantami, in Gombe State.

A viral video circulating on social media showed suspected thugs attacking and manhandling PDP supporters, while several vehicles were reportedly vandalised.

Reacting, the opposition party condemned the attacks as barbaric and undemocratic, urging security agencies to investigate the incidents and bring the perpetrators to justice.

The PDP stated, “While celebrating this historic reception, the PDP strongly condemns the attacks on innocent citizens and our supporters, including the destruction of vehicles and the injury of party supporters.

“We consider these acts barbaric, undemocratic and completely unacceptable. No political ambition is worth the blood of any citizen. We call on the security agencies to investigate these incidents and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.”

The PDP said the attacks on its supporters would not stop its quest to defeat the APC in the 2027 elections, urging Governor Inuwa Yahaya to prepare for an honourable exit.

The party said the reception accorded its governorship candidate, Pantami, showed growing support for change, urging supporters to remain peaceful, united and focused.

It stated, “The PDP is particularly concerned about the protection of Gombe State’s commonwealth. The resources of the state are not a political inheritance, personal entitlement or bounty to be shared and squandered by a privileged few. They belong to the people of Gombe and must be managed in their collective interest with the utmost prudence, transparency and accountability. The PDP is determined to protect this commonwealth.

“We are confident that under the leadership of Professor Isa Ali Pantami, Gombe State can look forward to a new era of purposeful governance anchored on accountability, prudent management of public resources, modernisation, infrastructural development, job creation, expanded economic opportunities and the empowerment of our people.

“Gombe belongs to its people. Its resources belong to its people. And its future must be determined by its people.

“Finally, we call on the people of Gombe State to sustain this momentum and translate this overwhelming show of love and solidarity into electoral victory by coming out en masse to vote for Professor Isa Ali Pantami and all PDP candidates in 2027.”