The associates, including former members of the State Executive Council and party leaders, gathered at Custodian Hotel Gombe to endorse Dr. Gwamna as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate for Gombe State. They praised the late Governor Gashidu, who appointed Dr. Gwamna as Chairman of the Gombe State Water Board during his administration from 1999 to 2003. The endorsement event was attended by prominent members of the late Governor's political family.
Dr. Gwamna expressed gratitude to the members of the late Governor's political family for their endorsement, describing it as a great honour. He recalled the important role Governor Gashidu played in his emergence in public service and politics. Dr. Gwamna noted that Governor Gashidu appointed him Chairman of the Gombe State Water Board, bringing him into the political limelight. He attributed his political growth and success to Governor Gashidu's mentorship and statesmanship wisdom.
Former Secretary to the Gombe State Government, Alhaji Daudu Abdussalam, former ANPP Chairman, Alhaji Abba Sarkin Dabe, and former Deputy Governor, Senator Joshua Lidani, reflected on their political journey with the late Governor. They paid glowing tributes to Governor Gashidu, ascribing Dr. Gwamna's political growth and success to his mentorship. The trio expressed their support for Dr. Gwamna's governorship aspiration, citing his capability to lead the state.
The endorsement represents another significant engagement between Dr. Gwamna and political stakeholders across Gombe State. Consultations and mobilisation continue ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Dr. Gwamna urged the political leaders and stakeholders to translate their endorsement into grassroots mobilisation across the state. He tasked them with taking their message to the people and working together towards achieving their collective aspiration.
A one-minute silence was observed in honour of the late Alhaji Abubakar Habu Hashidu, who made immense contributions to the growth and development of Gombe State. Dr. Gwamna described his relationship with the Hashidu political family as one built over the years on mentorship, shared history, friendship, and commitment to the development of Gombe State. He appreciated the opportunity and confidence Governor Hashidu reposed in him.
The event brought together prominent members of the late Governor's political family, including former members of the State Executive Council, ANPP executives, councillors, members of the Gombe State House of Assembly, and House of Representatives. Former political appointees and party chairmen from Local Government Areas across the State also attended the endorsement event. The gathering demonstrated the strong connection between Dr. Gwamna and the late Governor's political family.
Dr. Gwamna's governorship bid has received significant support from various stakeholders in Gombe State. The endorsement by the associates of the first civilian governor is expected to boost his campaign. Key points from the endorsement event include Dr. Gwamna's appreciation for the late Governor's mentorship, his commitment to the development of Gombe State, and his call for grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Key points
- Dr. Jamilu Isiyaku Gwamna was appointed Chairman of the Gombe State Water Board by the late Governor Abubakar Habu Gashidu.
- The endorsement event was attended by prominent members of the late Governor's political family.
- Dr. Gwamna urged stakeholders to translate their endorsement into grassroots mobilisation across the state.
