Gombe APC Candidates Receive INEC Nomination Forms

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has formally presented Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination forms to its governorship and National Assembly candidates, marking a key step in the party’s preparations for the 2027 general elections.

Governor Muhammadu Yahaya presided over the brief ceremony at the Government House, Gombe, where the forms were handed to the party’s flag bearers. The event signified the conclusion of APC’s direct primaries and the commencement of the legal process of submitting candidates’ details to INEC.

According to the Director-General of Press Affairs, Ismaila Misilli, the presentation confirmed the candidates as the party’s duly nominated representatives for the elections.

The governorship candidate, Dr. Jamilu Isiyaku Gwamna, received his nomination form after emerging victorious in the party’s primary election.

Senatorial candidates also received their forms:

Governor Muhammadu Yahaya for Gombe North

Retired Deputy Commissioner of Police Ahmed Deba for Gombe Central

House of Representatives candidates included Usman Kumo (Akko), Ali Isa JC (Balanga/Billiri), Fatima Bello (Kaltungo/Shongom), Inuwa Garba (Yamaltu/Deba), Sadam Bello (Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye), and Jamilu Shabewa (Dukku/Nafada).

Governor Yahaya congratulated the candidates, describing their emergence as a reflection of confidence reposed in them by party members. He urged them to view their nomination as a call to responsibility and service.

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“The issuance of these nomination forms marks the completion of our party’s internal nomination process and the commencement of the legal process for submission to INEC in line with the Electoral Act and the Commission’s guidelines,” he said.

He reminded the candidates to complete all required documentation and ensure compliance with INEC’s Candidate Nomination Portal.

Yahaya emphasised the importance of unity and discipline as the party moves into the next phase of electioneering. He urged candidates to sustain grassroots mobilisation and maintain cohesion within the party.

“As we move into the next phase of the electoral process, I urge you to remain focused, disciplined and united. Cohesion within our party and sustained grassroots engagement will be critical to our success,” he said.

The governor expressed confidence in the capacity of the candidates to deliver effective representation. He described Dr. Gwamna and the National Assembly candidates as experienced and credible leaders capable of advancing the aspirations of Gombe people.

“I have every confidence that our governorship candidate and all our National Assembly candidates have the experience, capacity and credibility to represent the aspirations of the people of Gombe State with distinction,” Yahaya stated.

The presentation of nomination forms in Gombe underscores APC’s readiness for the 2027 elections. With its candidates now officially recognised, the party enters the next stage of the electoral process, focusing on documentation, compliance, and mobilisation ahead of submission to INEC.