Gombe gov presents INEC nomination forms to assembly candidates
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At a glance
- Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya presented Independent National Electoral Commission nomination forms to All Progressives Congress candidates for the 2027 general elections.
- The presentation signifies the party's readiness for the upcoming polls, following peaceful and transparent primary elections.
- Governor Yahaya urged party members to unite and mobilize grassroots support to ensure victory for President Tinubu and all APC candidates.
Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya has formally presented Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination forms to the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates for all 24 State House of Assembly constituencies. This presentation marks the party's full preparedness for the 2027 general elections.
We now have our governorship candidate in Dr. Jamilu Isiyaku Gwamna, alongside our candidates for the Senate, House of Representatives and the State House of Assembly. The task before us is to remain united and work tirelessly to deliver victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all APC candidates from top to bottom.
The governor also presented INEC acknowledgement slips to the partyโs senatorial and House of Representatives candidates who had previously submitted their nomination forms. Speaking at the Government House in Gombe, Governor Yahaya stated that the successful conclusion of the partyโs primaries and nomination process ushers in a new phase focused on securing an overwhelming victory for the APC.
Congratulating the candidates, Yahaya described the primaries as peaceful, transparent, and credible, with outcomes accepted by the national leadership of the APC. He urged party leaders, candidates, and supporters to unite, intensify grassroots mobilization, and work as a cohesive family to ensure the victory of President Bola Tinubu, the APC Governorship Candidate Dr. Jamilu Gwamna, and all National and State Assembly candidates.
APC can confidently beat its chest anywhere because we have fulfilled our campaign promises. Our performance speaks for itself, and it is now our collective responsibility to translate these achievements into electoral success in 2027.
Governor Yahaya emphasized that the APC has fulfilled its campaign promises and highlighted the transformational strides recorded across all sectors in Gombe State under the Tinubu administration's Renewed Hope Agenda. He urged party members to showcase these achievements to translate them into electoral success in 2027. Hon. Usman Kumo, speaking on behalf of the National Assembly candidates, thanked Governor Yahaya for his leadership, which enabled the party to navigate the primary election challenges.
APC can confidently beat its chest anywhere because we have fulfilled our campaign promises. Our performance speaks for itself, and it is now our collective responsibility to translate these achievements into electoral success in 2027.
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