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Nigeria’s PDP expels rivals of Pantami in Gombe

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Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party has expelled aspirants who challenged Pantami’s bid to become the party’s candidate for governor of Gombe State. The move came after the electoral commission reinstated Pantami as the party’s candidate, according to Premium Times.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a Nigerian political party, has expelled two aspirants who challenged former Communications Minister Isa Pantami’s candidacy for governor of Gombe State in the 2027 election. The decision followed findings by the party’s disciplinary committee, which accused them of activities contrary to the PDP’s interests, Premium Times reports.

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