Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has won the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election in Gombe State ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

The primary election was held today, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with Professor Isa Ali Pantami emerging as the PDP governorship candidate for Gombe State.

Professor Isa Ali Pantami secured 2,054 votes.
Khamisu Mailantarki came second with 389 votes.
Usman Garry came third with 112 votes.

A total of 2,555 PDP members participated in the governorship primary election across Gombe State.