The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in Gombe State has confirmed that it will conduct a fresh governorship primary election on Tuesday.
The exercise follows a court directive ordering a rerun of the primary process amidst ongoing factional disagreements within the opposition party structure in the North-East state.
Party stakeholders aligned with the Wike tendency announced that all necessary logistical arrangements have been put in place to ensure the exercise proceeds smoothly in compliance with judicial pronouncements.
The scheduled primary underscores the deep-seated structural and leadership divisions plaguing the PDP across several state chapters. Internal friction has routinely sparked parallel congresses, conflicting endorsements, and protracted legal battles over candidate legitimacy ahead of election cycles.
Factional representatives stated that delegates and statutory members are expected to gather at the designated venue to elect the party flagbearer anew. The outcome of Tuesday’s exercise is anticipated to shape the political alignment of the PDP in Gombe State and influence broader calculations within the national opposition.
Further details regarding the specific venue, accreditation procedures, and independent electoral observers monitoring the exercise were disclosed in the latest updates from the party stakeholders.
Opposing camps within the state chapter have yet to issue a final joint statement regarding participation in the court-mandated primary, leaving political observers closely watching developments as the Tuesday deadline approaches.
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