A former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Gombe State, Kelmi Lazarus, has officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring his support for the party’s governorship candidate, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, ahead of the forthcoming election.
Lazarus, who contested the 2023 governorship election under the SDP, is a former state chairman of the party and previously served as the General Manager of Radio Gombe. Announcing his defection in a statement on Wednesday, he explained that the decision followed extensive consultations with his supporters.
“I joined the Peoples Democratic Party after careful consideration and consultation with my supporters. My decision is based on my conviction that Professor Isa Ali Pantami possesses the vision, competence, integrity and leadership capacity required to provide purposeful governance and advance the development of Gombe State,” Lazarus said.
He described Pantami as the most qualified candidate in the race and urged residents of Gombe to rally
