2027 governorship election: Stakeholders support Gwamna in Gombe

Key stakeholders on Sunday unanimously endorsed the governorship aspiration of Dr Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State, describing him as their first choice candidate for the 2027 governorship elections.

The approval was made at a high level meeting of Gombe State stakeholders held in Abuja and chaired by the Special Adviser on General Duties to the Vice President, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo Umar.

The meeting brought together illustrious personalities of the indigenous people of Gombe committed to promoting the unity, progress and sustainable development of the State.

Stakeholders represented a broad and influential cross-section of society, including four former ministers, four retired major generals, a retired Air Vice Marshal, several retired permanent secretaries, three retired ambassadors, accomplished professors, seasoned administrators, captains of industry, and vibrant young professionals.

After extensive discussions on the political future of Gombe State and preparations for the 2027 general elections, the forum unanimously adopted a series of strategic resolutions aimed at strengthening political cohesion, enhancing grassroots mobilization and consolidating support for the APC.

Chief among the resolutions was the unanimous endorsement of Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna for the governorship of Gombe State in 2027, citing confidence in his leadership capacity, vision and commitment to promoting peace, prosperity and sustainable development of Gombe State as the primary reason for the passage.

The meeting also reaffirmed that the Gombe State Stakeholder Engagement Platform remains a voluntary consultative body established to integrate the efforts of the APC, Gombe State Government, elected officials and other political actors.

Participants emphasized that the platform will not function as a parallel political structure but will continue to serve as a vehicle for consultation, consensus building and strategic support.

To ensure effective coordination of its activities, stakeholders endorsed the creation of political and technical directorates to provide leadership in stakeholder engagement, policy development, research, political mobilization and strategic communication.

Likewise, a powerful Reconciliation and Stakeholder Engagement Committee has been established to engage former aspirants and their supporters, promote reconciliation, strengthen party unity and foster greater cohesion ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial elections.

The forum also resolved to intensify grassroots mobilization in all local government areas (LGAs), districts and electoral units, encourage voter registration and civic participation, support engagement with the electorate and promote issue-based policies anchored on expertise, integrity, inclusiveness and evidence-based planning.

Stakeholders also expressed confidence that the resolutions reached at the meeting will further consolidate support for the APC and strengthen collective efforts to ensure continued peace, stability and development in Gombe State.

In his remarks, gubernatorial candidate Dr Jamil Isyaku Gwamna explained that “your support strengthens our resolve to remain focused, disciplined and people-oriented in our mission. Together, we will ensure that development not only continues but expands to reach every community, every family and every citizen.”

The endorsement from such a broad spectrum of respected statesmen, senior civil servants, military officers, diplomats, academics, businessmen and professionals is widely regarded as a significant vote of confidence in Dr. Gwamna’s leadership and his vision for the future of Gombe State and its people.