“Deliver Your Ward or…”: Gombe APC Governorship Candidate Challenges Supporters

Author: John AlechenuPublished on: October 31, 2026Country: Nigeria
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“Deliver Your Ward or…”: Gombe APC Governorship Candidate Challenges Supporters

Dr. Jamil Gwamna, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Gombe State, launched “Operation Deliver Your Ward” during celebrations marking the state’s 30th anniversary. He urged party members and supporters to demonstrate their political strength by winning at their polling units and delivering their wards, saying influence is measured by grassroots mobilisation. Gwamna called on party factions to unite and urged support groups, youths and women to strengthen local engagement. He also pledged to govern with justice, honesty and accountability if elected.

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