GOMBE PDP FEMALE GOVERNORSHIP ASPIRANT WITHDRAWS LAWSUIT, DECLARES SUPPORT FOR PANTAMI
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By: Muftau Fatimo
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Gombe State, Monica Yahaya Kaltho, has withdrawn her lawsuit challenging the party’s governorship primary and pledged her support for the party’s candidate, Prof. Isa Pantami, ahead of the 2027 election.
Kaltho announced her decision on Saturday, explaining that she stepped down from the legal battle following consultations and an appeal from PDP leader in Gombe State and former governor, Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo.
The former aspirant, who was the only woman to contest the party’s governorship primary, said her decision was driven by the need to promote party unity and progress.
“I acted after consultations and in respect of the appeal made by the leader of the PDP in Gombe State, His Excellency Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, who advised me to withdraw from the legal action in the interest of party unity and progress,” she said.
Describing Dankwambo as “a father and a leader whose counsel I deeply value,” Kaltho said she placed the unity of the party above personal ambition.
“The unity of the PDP and the development of Gombe State are more important than personal ambition. Every member of the party should remain committed to the collective goal of ensuring PDP’s success in 2027 and delivering quality leadership to the people of Gombe State,” she added.
Pantami, who emerged as the PDP’s governorship candidate through an affirmation process, welcomed Kaltho’s decision, describing it as a demonstration of maturity and commitment to the party.
“I sincerely appreciate Hon. Monica Yahaya Kaltho for her maturity, patriotism and commitment to the unity of our great party. She remains an important stakeholder in the journey ahead, and everyone will be carried along as we work together to build a stronger PDP and a better Gombe State,” Pantami said.
As part of reconciliation efforts within the party, Pantami paid Kaltho a courtesy visit at her residence, where he thanked her for withdrawing from the suit and pledged to work with all stakeholders ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
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