Gombe APC unveils Candidates for LG Polls

On Mar 19, 2024

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has unveiled its candidates for the chairmanship and deputy chairmanship positions, ahead of the 2024 Local Government Councils Election.

The list, which came out of a consensus process, was submitted to the Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission, GOSIEC and duly signed by the APC Chairman, Mr Nitte Amangal and Secretary, Mr Abubakar Umar Goro.

The names represent a list of individuals poised to lead their respective local government areas with vision and a commitment to progress in line with the development agenda of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya when given the mandate.

A statement by the APC, said the submission of candidates signified a significant step in the democratic process and in line with GOSIEC guidelines, as parties prepare to engage voters and articulate their plans for development and service delivery.

The candidates are:

1. Akko Local Government
Danladi Adamu (Chairman)
Habib Hassan (Deputy Chairman)

2. Balanga Local Government
Ibrahim Salisu (Chairman)
Philemon Ezra (Deputy Chairman)

3. Billiri Local Government
Mrs. Egla Idris (Chairman)
Yila Maidawa (Deputy Chairman)

4. Dukku Local Government
Adamu Mohammed Waziri (Chairman)
Umar Manu Malala (Deputy Chairman)

5. Funakaye Local Government
Shu’aibu Abdulrahman (Chairman)
Umaru Busum (Deputy Chairman)

6. Gombe Local Government
Barr. Sani Ahmad Haruna (Chairman)
Mohammed Adamu Manga (Deputy Chairman)

7. Kaltungo Local Government
Hon. Iliya Suleiman (Chairman)
Mohammed Isa Umar (Deputy Chairman)

8. Kwami Local Government
Dr. Ahmad Wali Doho (Chairman)
Dahiru Ajiya Bojude (Deputy Chairman)

9. Nafada Local Government
Babangida Adamu (Chairman)
Jabbo Magaji (Deputy Chairman)

10. Shongom Local Government
Hon. Binta Bello (Chairman)
Alfred Bobby (Deputy Chairman)

11. Yamaltu Deba Local Government
Abubakar Hassan Difa (Chairman)
Murtala Daqauna (Deputy Chairman)

The APC said the candidates represented a diverse array of backgrounds and experiences, united by a shared commitment to advancing the interests of the people they seek to serve in the quest for a brighter future for Gombe State.

Rebecca Mu’azu