By Our Correspondent

The newly elected leadership of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), Gombe State Chapter, has been charged to dedicate itself to the service of young people and work tirelessly for the overall development and progress of the youth constituency.

The charge was given by the former Chairman of the Gombe State Youth Council, Garba Ubale, shortly after the successful election of the 5th Assembly of YAN Gombe State Chapter on Tuesday.

Garba Ubale described the election as successful and commended members and stakeholders for ensuring a smooth transition to a new Assembly.

He assured the newly elected leadership of his continued support and urged them to remain committed to their responsibilities and always place the interests of young people above personal considerations.

Speaking after handing over the leadership of the Assembly, the outgoing Speaker, Comrade Safiyanu Danladi Mairiga, expressed appreciation to members of the 4th Assembly for the support and cooperation they accorded him throughout his tenure.

He urged members to extend the same spirit of cooperation and support to the new leadership to enable it to effectively discharge its responsibilities.

In his acceptance speech, the newly elected Speaker of YAN Gombe State Chapter, Comrade Christian Gideon Musa, expressed appreciation to stakeholders and members of the Assembly for entrusting him with the mandate to lead the 5th Assembly.

Christian Gideon Musa pledged to prioritise youth capacity building, promote good governance and work towards strengthening the Assembly.

He also solicited the support and cooperation of the YAN executive members and other stakeholders, saying unity and collective commitment would be essential to achieving the objectives of the Assembly.

The new Speaker represents Billiri East Constituency in Gombe South Senatorial District.

Composition of the 5th YAN Gombe State Assembly

The Gombe State Assembly is structured across the three senatorial districts, comprising 24 constituencies.

Gombe Central Senatorial District – 6 Constituencies

Akko Local Government Area

1. Akko Central — Hon. El-Khabeer Garba
2. Akko North
3. Akko West — Hon. Inuwa Shugaba, Deputy Speaker

Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area
4. Deba — Hon. Hauwa Abubakar
5. Yamaltu East — Hon. Abubakar Haruna
6. Yamaltu West — Hon. Adamu Musa Zambuk

Gombe North Senatorial District – 10 Constituencies

Dukku Local Government Area

1. Dukku North — Hon. Babangida Alhaji Jingi
2. Dukku South — Hon. Khadija Muhammed N., Deputy Minority Leader

Funakaye Local Government Area
3. Funakaye North — Hon. Bala Ibrahim Kasko
4. Funakaye South — Hon. Bappa G. Manu

Gombe Local Government Area
5. Gombe North — Hon. Fatima Usman
6. Gombe South — Hon. Ahmed Usman Abba, Majority Leader

Kwami Local Government Area
7. Kwami East — Hon. Abdullahi Mohammed, Chief Whip
8. Kwami West — Hon. Maryam Yahaya

Nafada Local Government Area
9. Nafada North — Hon. Umar Bako, Deputy Majority Leader
10. Nafada South

Gombe South Senatorial District – 8 Constituencies

Balanga Local Government Area

1. Balanga North — Hon. Falalu Aliyu
2. Balanga South — Hon. Henry Musa Dadiya

Billiri Local Government Area
3. Billiri East — Hon. Christian Gideon Musa, Speaker
4. Billiri West — Hon. Seth Ayuba

Kaltungo Local Government Area
5. Kaltungo East — Hon. Joshua Christopher
6. Kaltungo West — Hon. Helen Hassan, Minority Leader

Shongom Local Government Area
7. Pero/Chonge — Hon. Samuel Dangwaram
8. Shongom — Hon. Eff Ladan Philimon, Deputy Chief Whip

House Senators

The Assembly’s senatorial representation comprises:

1. Gombe Central — Sen. Barr. Musa Ahmad
2. Gombe North — Sen. Adamu Musa
3. Gombe South — Sen. Remeh Usman Banbangida

National Ambassador

Ambassador Zainab Ahmed Ya’u — National Ambassador.

Parliamentary and Administrative Staff

1. Clerk of the House — Yet to be announced
2. Deputy Clerk — Hon. John Daniel
3. Sergeant-at-Arms — Mr. Jeptha Yakubu
4. Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms — Yet to be announced

The new Assembly is expected to begin its tenure with a focus on youth representation, capacity development, good governance and programmes aimed at advancing the interests of young people across Gombe State.

By Our Political Reporter

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has inaugurated a team of elected executives under the APC Radio Political Amplifiers, popularly known as “’Yan Gwagwarmaya,” in a move aimed at strengthening the party’s media presence, public enlightenment and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The election and emergence of the executives took place on 11 August 2026 and was monitored, supervised and approved by the office of the APC State Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Murtala Usman Wuro Tale.

The initiative is designed to provide a structured platform for communicating the policies, programmes and achievements of the APC administration in Gombe State through radio, television and other media platforms.

Speaking after the emergence of the executives, the APC State Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Murtala Usman, charged members of the group to use their positions responsibly by promoting public awareness about the achievements of the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and the contributions of the APC at various levels.

He urged the newly elected officials to focus on facts, public enlightenment and effective communication, particularly in explaining government programmes and projects to citizens across the state.

According to him, the media remains one of the most powerful tools for reaching the grassroots, especially in a state where radio continues to play a significant role in informing and educating the public.

Alhaji Murtala Usman expressed optimism that the initiative would strengthen the party’s communication structure and enable APC to communicate directly with the electorate through radio and television stations across Gombe State.

In his acceptance speech, the newly elected Chairman of the APC Radio Political Amplifiers, Comrade Idris Maheer Kumo, thanked the party leadership and members of the group for the confidence reposed in him.

He pledged to work with other executives to enlighten the people about what he described as the achievements of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and the contributions of APC members to democratic development in the state.

Comrade Idris Maheer Kumo also promised that the group would support the party’s candidates in the 2027 elections through responsible political communication and public enlightenment.

He specifically mentioned the need to promote the candidature of APC candidates, from the governorship candidate, Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, to candidates contesting for the Senate, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly seats.

He stressed that the group’s activities would be guided by the need to communicate with the people, explain policies and present the party’s programmes to the electorate.

The emergence of the Radio Political Amplifiers comes at a time when political parties are increasingly recognising the importance of strategic media engagement ahead of the 2027 elections.

With radio remaining one of the most accessible sources of information for many residents, particularly in rural communities, political communication through radio could provide APC with an additional avenue for reaching voters across the state’s 11 Local Government Areas.

Political observers believe that the initiative by the APC State Publicity Secretary could strengthen the party’s presence in the broadcast media if properly coordinated and conducted within the principles of responsible journalism and democratic engagement.

The elected executives of the APC Radio Political Amplifiers include:

– Idris Maheer Kumo — Chairman, Central
– Hon. Timothy Elisha — Deputy Chairman, South
– Umar Faruq Dan masani — Secretary, North
– Shedrack Raphael — Organising Secretary, South
– Ali Ibrahim Baban Kaya — Publicity Secretary, North
– Musa Barrister El-Nafati — Financial Secretary, North
– Nuhu Gujala — Treasurer, North
– Zaharraddin Nuhu Salisu — Auditor, Central
– Nafi’u Bello Scorpion Zonal — Chairman, North
– Abbas Nabindi — Zonal Chairman, Central
– Alhaji Gajere Bambam — Zonal Chairman, South
– Amadu Carlos — Youth Leader, North
– Yelwaji Hassan — Women Leader, North
– Ankra Ibrahim Kushi — Welfare Secretary, South
– Usman Haja Makera — Chief Whip, North
– Hassan Labo — Assistant Secretary
– Ado Haruna — Assistant Organising Secretary
– Abdullah Idris Dinawa — Assistant Chief Whip
– Talatu Fara — Assistant Women Leader
– Nuhu Danladi — Assistant Publicity Secretary
– Yakubu Asuba — Assistant Financial Secretary
– Saleh Mohammed — Assistant Treasurer
– Adamu Bappayo Gode — Assistant Auditor
– Usman Koranyo — Assistant Youth Leader
– Shafi’u Idris Herwagana — Assistant Chief Whip
– Asabarin Bojude — Assistant Organising Secretary
– Ali Ibrahim Tabra — Ex-Officio I
– Borno Nafada — Ex-Officio II

The formation of the group is expected to add a new dimension to APC’s communication strategy in Gombe State as political activities gradually intensify ahead of 2027.

For the initiative to achieve its intended objective, however, its effectiveness will depend not only on the frequency of political programmes on radio and television but also on the quality, accuracy and credibility of the information presented to the public.

As the 2027 political season approaches, the APC Radio Political Amplifiers will therefore have a significant responsibility: to take the party’s message beyond political gatherings and social media platforms and into homes and communities across Gombe State through responsible and effective media engagement.

By Yakubu Halliru

In a bid to empower young people for future leadership, the Lead Conveners of the Retreat; ACCESS Initiative Africa has organized a public awareness rally to promote the importance of leadership skills among youths.

Speaking to journalists after the rally at the Gombe Emir’s Palace, the convener, Abubakar Waziri, encouraged youths to participate in the upcoming leadership retreat being planned by the organization. He noted that such engagements are key to shaping a responsible and impactful future generation.

Also speaking, the Program Director of ACCESS Initiative Africa, Salihu Bello Yero, said the rally aimed to introduce residents to the upcoming retreat, which targets young men and women, with a focus on building their leadership capacity for the future.

Mustapha Sa’eed, Founder of Sahellian Savannah (co-conveners), highlighted the importance of capacity-building for youths, describing them as the backbone of any progressive society.

A representative of the women’s wing, Ummulkhairi Abubakar Mai Siyasa, called on women to actively participate in the retreat, noting that it will equip them with essential skills and broader opportunities.

Representing the student community, the National President of the Gombe State Students’ Association, Comrade Mohammed Al-Amin Bako, urged students to seize the opportunity, saying they are the future leaders of the country.

The rally, which started from Liberty Junction and ended at the Gombe Emir’s Palace, drew participation from youths, students, and civil society organizations.