Gombe PDP female gov aspirant withdraws lawsuit, backs Pantami

A former Peoples Democratic Party governorship aspirant in Gombe State, Monica Yahaya Kaltho, has withdrawn from a lawsuit challenging the party’s governorship primary and declared her support for the PDP’s governorship candidate, Prof. Isa Pantami, ahead of the 2027 election.

Kaltho announced her decision on Saturday, saying she withdrew from the legal action after consultations and in deference to an appeal by the PDP leader in Gombe State and former governor, Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo.

She was the only female aspirant in the party’s governorship race.

Kaltho said her decision was taken in the interest of party unity and progress.

“I acted after consultations and in respect of the appeal made by the leader of the PDP in Gombe State, His Excellency Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, who advised me to withdraw from the legal action in the interest of party unity and progress,” she said.

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Describing Dankwambo as “a father and a leader whose counsel I deeply value,” Kaltho said she placed the unity of the party above personal ambition.

“The unity of the PDP and the development of Gombe State are more important than personal ambition. Every member of the party should remain committed to the collective goal of ensuring PDP’s success in 2027 and delivering quality leadership to the people of Gombe State,” she added.

Pantami, who emerged as the PDP’s governorship candidate through an affirmation process, welcomed Kaltho’s decision, describing it as a demonstration of maturity and commitment to the party.

“I sincerely appreciate Hon. Monica Yahaya Kaltho for her maturity, patriotism and commitment to the unity of our great party. She remains an important stakeholder in the journey ahead, and everyone will be carried along as we work together to build a stronger PDP and a better Gombe State,” Pantami said.

As part of reconciliation efforts within the party, Pantami paid Kaltho a courtesy visit at her residence, where he thanked her for withdrawing from the suit and pledged to work with all stakeholders ahead of the 2027 governorship election.