The Gombe State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly asserted that Professor Ali Pantami remains a party member despite rumors of his resignation and defection to the People's Democratic Party (PDP). This stance is grounded in claims of a lack of due process surrounding any supposed decision by Pantami to leave the APC.
The controversy erupted after reports suggested that Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, was planning to join the PDP ahead of the upcoming elections. Gombe APC leaders have rallied to defend Pantami, emphasizing that any resignation would require formal procedures that have not been adhered to. “We will not accept any claims of resignation that do not follow the party's established protocols,” said the party's state chairman, Abubakar Bappah.
As political dynamics shift in Gombe, the APC's defense of Pantami underscores the party's commitment to maintaining unity and stability within its ranks. Observers will be closely watching how this situation unfolds and whether Pantami will ultimately choose to remain with the APC or seek new political alliances.