Yahaya presents APC Gombe governorship candidate to Tinubu 

Governor Muhammadu Yahaya has formally presented the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Gombe State, Jamilu Gwamna, to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The presentation came shortly after Gwamna emerged as the APC candidate following what the party described as an overwhelming victory in its governorship primary election ahead of the 2027 polls.

Tinubu congratulated Gwamna on his emergence and commended Yahaya for what he described as exemplary leadership and efforts in strengthening the APC in Gombe State.

According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Director-General of Press Affairs, Gombe Government House, Ismaila Misilli, the President expressed confidence in the APC’s leadership in the state and its ability to sustain its developmental strides.

The statement quoted Tinubu as saying he was optimistic that “the party will continue to build on its developmental achievements and maintain the political stability that has characterised Gombe State under the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

The President also praised Yahaya for his visionary governance and commitment to consolidating the party’s structures in the state.

Speaking during the meeting, Yahaya commended Tinubu for providing “purposeful leadership that continues to strengthen unity, cohesion and progressive governance across the country.”

The governor thanked the President for his support to Gombe State, particularly in the areas of infrastructure development, economic growth and policies aimed at promoting sustainable development.

He said the presentation of Gwamna to the President underscored the party’s resolve to preserve unity and ensure continuity in governance.

“Presenting Dr. Jamilu Gwamna to Mr. President is not only symbolic of party unity and continuity, but also a demonstration of the APC’s preparedness to consolidate on the gains recorded in Gombe State over the years,” Yahaya said.

Gwamna’s formal introduction to the President is seen as a significant step in the APC’s preparations for the 2027 governorship election in Gombe state, as the ruling party moves to retain control of the state after Yahaya completes his tenure.