MAILANTARKI DECLARES GOMBE GOVERNORSHIP AMBITION, PLEDGES DEVELOPMENT

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By Aishat Momoh. O.

A former member of the House of Representatives, Khamisu Mailantarki, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Gombe State, promising to deliver meaningful development if elected.

Mailantarki made the declaration on Monday at the Peoples Democratic Party secretariat, where he formally notified the party of his ambition.

The former lawmaker, who represented the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency after his election in 2011, previously contested the 2023 governorship election under the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, finishing third.

Speaking through his representative, Adamu Bappa, Mailantarki said his track record in public office demonstrates his capacity to lead the state effectively.

“Everyone in Gombe, especially those in Gombe North, knows his performance when he was in the House of Representatives. They saw the work on the ground. He is not new in Gombe politics. Insha Allah, when the PDP chooses him, he will bring the needed development to the state,” Bappa said.

He added that the visit to the party secretariat was to formally communicate Mailantarki’s intention to contest the governorship seat.

Receiving the delegation, the PDP State Chairman, Major General Abnor Kwaskebe (retd.), who was represented by the Deputy Chairman, Mohammed Adamu, urged the aspirant and his supporters to maintain peace and adhere to the rule of law throughout the political process.

He disclosed that the party had so far received declarations of interest from three governorship aspirants.

“So far, we have three governorship aspirants. We have received similar declarations of intent from two other members. We want peace and unity among our aspirants because that is what is needed to defeat our opponents,” he said.

Kwaskebe assured that the party’s candidate would emerge through a transparent and credible primary election.

“In no distant time, our candidate will emerge through a free and fair primary,” he added.