APC Officials Resign and Join PDP
The Chairman of Pantami Ward in Gombe Local Government Area, Bala Ngalda, has resigned from his position and defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He was joined by the ward’s legal adviser, Babangida Gololo. Both officials declared their support for former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, who holds the PDP governorship ticket in Gombe State, backed by Nyesom Wike.
The resignations were conveyed in separate letters dated 27 July, addressed to the Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Pantami Ward. In his letter, Ngalda stated that his decision followed extensive consultations with his family and requested that the APC leadership respect his choice.
Ngalda Expresses Gratitude
He expressed appreciation to the party at the local, state, and national levels for the opportunity to serve, and thanked the Gombe State Government for its support during his tenure. “I wish to use this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to the party at the local government, state, and national levels for the opportunity given to me to serve in this capacity,” Ngalda wrote. “I am equally grateful to the Gombe State Government at large for the support and cooperation extended throughout my tenure. Although I am stepping away from my position and membership, I will continue to hold the party and its ideals in high regard, and I wish it continued growth and success going forward.”
Broader Political Realignments
These defections follow that of Aliyu Turaki, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Turaki has declared his allegiance to the PDP and endorsed Pantami ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Pantami’s move from the ruling APC to the opposition PDP marked a significant shift in Gombe politics. His entry into the PDP and subsequent emergence as the governorship candidate have triggered widespread political realignments. As Governor Inuwa Yahaya concludes his second term, these shifts are expected to accelerate across the northeastern state.
The resignations of Ngalda and Gololo underscore the growing momentum behind Pantami’s candidacy and signal further changes in Gombe’s political landscape.
