2027: I’ll initiate economic policies to emancipate Gombe from poverty, hunger- Pantami
By Laraba Usman
Prof Isa Pantami, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in Gombe State has promised to initiate sound economic policies that would help emancipate Gombe State and its residents from poverty and hunger if elected in 2027.
Pantami gave the commitment shortly after receiving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship flag, outlining his plans to improve livelihoods, strengthen agricultural activities and create employment opportunities for young people and women.
He said his administration would focus on tackling hunger and poverty while empowering residents through policies and programmes designed to deliver direct economic benefits.
Pantami also pledged to ensure that public resources were managed transparently and deployed in the interest of the people rather than used to enrich political associates.
“We are not looking for ways to embezzle public resources or empower our cronies. If given the opportunity, we will ensure that public funds are spent for the benefit of the people,” he said.
He further identified agricultural development and meaningful employment as key priorities for improving economic opportunities and addressing the challenges facing residents across the state.
The PDP National Chairman, Abdulrahman Muhammad, presented the flags to the candidates, officially recognising them as the party’s representatives for the 2027 elections.
The flag presentation ceremony also featured other PDP candidates contesting for different elective positions in Gombe State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Those presented with the party’s flag included former Gombe State Governor and Senator representing Gombe North, Ibrahim Dankwambo, six House of Representatives candidates, and 24 candidates for the Gombe State House of Assembly.
