Monica Kaltho withdraws court case challenging PDP Gombe governorship primary

Monica Yahaya Kaltho, one of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirants in Gombe State, has withdrawn from a court case filed by some dissatisfied aspirants challenging the party’s governorship primary.

The lawsuit questioned the outcome of the primary election, in which only one candidate was presented for affirmation.

Kaltho’s decision was announced in a statement signed by Hussaini Ali Muhammed, media aide to former Gombe State Governor Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, on Saturday.

She also declared her full support for the PDP governorship candidate, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, and promised to work for his victory in the 2027 governorship election.

Explaining why she withdrew from the case, Kaltho said she “acted after consultations and in respect of the appeal made by the leader of the PDP in Gombe State, H.E. Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo” who advised her to withdraw from the legal action “in the interest of party unity and progress.”

She described Dankwambo as a father figure and respected leader whose advice she values. According to her, she accepted his appeal because the unity of the PDP and the development of Gombe State were more important than personal ambition.

Kaltho added that party members should remain focused on ensuring the PDP wins the 2027 election and provides good leadership for the state.