By Our Political Reporter

A support group of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State has called on Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and the leadership of the party in the state to consider Hajiya Dr. Fatima Binta Bello as the party’s senatorial candidate for Gombe South Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections.

The appeal was made during a meeting held in Kalmai Ward, Billiri LGA, where members drawn from the 10 wards of the local government gathered to deliberate on the political future of the zone.

Speaking at the meeting, the Chairman of the group, Umar Adamu, alongside other prominent members including Hon. Mela Hamma (Igwe), Ibrahim Manu, Bushura Muhammad, Ishaya Sambo, Ruth Hassan Haruna, Christopher Muhammad and Hon. Haris Muhammad Tanko, said the call was based on Dr. Bello’s track record of service and performance in various public offices.

The group noted that Dr. Fatima Binta Bello had served meritoriously as a commissioner, member representing Kaltungo/Shongom Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, and currently as the Executive Chairperson of Shongom Local Government Council. According to them, her experience and grassroots connection position her as a strong contender capable of delivering victory for the APC in Gombe South.

“We believe that bringing Hajiya Dr. Fatima Binta Bello as the APC senatorial candidate in 2027 is the only viable solution for consolidating the party’s strength in Gombe South. Her popularity and achievements will give the APC a landslide victory in the district,” the group stated.

They further appealed to Governor Inuwa Yahaya and the state leadership of the APC to carefully consider their request in the interest of party unity, inclusiveness, and sustained development in the senatorial zone.

The meeting ended with a pledge by members of the support group to mobilize at the grassroots level across Billiri and the wider Gombe South Senatorial District in support of the party’s success in the forthcoming elections.

The call adds to the growing political conversations ahead of the 2027 general elections, as stakeholders across Gombe State begin early consultations and strategic alignments.

By Our Political Reporter

The Chairman of Dokajin Tula Support Organization in Gombe State, Lukman Bello Usman, has commended Engineer Adamu Muhammad Ma’aji, popularly known as Dokajin Tula, for distributing over 1,000 bags of rice, sugar and other food items to residents across the state.

Lukman Bello Usman said the gesture reflects Dokajin Tula’s longstanding commitment to humanitarian service and grassroots development in Gombe State.

According to him, the large-scale distribution, which benefited vulnerable households and party supporters, was aimed at cushioning the effects of economic hardship and supporting families in need.

He noted that Engineer Adamu Muhammad Ma’aji Dokajin Tula has contributed immensely to various sectors of the economy in Gombe State and Nigeria as a whole, particularly in areas of capacity building, empowerment and community development.

The support group chairman further revealed that Dokajin Tula has been urged by his supporters to contest for the governorship of Gombe State in 2027 under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

He called on the people of Gombe State to continue supporting Dokajin Tula’s vision for inclusive growth and sustainable development, stressing that the time has come for Gombe South to produce the next governor of the state.

Lukman Bello Usman maintained that Dokajin Tula’s empowerment initiatives and economic interventions demonstrate his preparedness to lead, adding that his leadership would prioritize youth development, job creation and infrastructural advancement.

Some beneficiaries of the food distribution expressed appreciation for the gesture, describing it as timely and impactful. They urged him to sustain the humanitarian initiatives and formally declare his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election.

Political observers say the development may further shape early alignments ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial race in Gombe State, as stakeholders continue consultations across the three senatorial districts.

By Our Correspondent

A prominent political figure in Gombe State, Alhaji Abdulkadir Hamma Saleh, has congratulated Muslim faithful across the state on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, urging them to use the sacred period for prayers, peaceful coexistence and spiritual renewal.

In a goodwill message made available to journalists in Gombe, Hamma Saleh described Ramadan as a special month of mercy, forgiveness and divine blessings, calling on Muslims to seize the opportunity to seek forgiveness from Almighty Allah and intensify acts of worship.

He emphasized the importance of unity, peace and collective responsibility in advancing the development of Gombe State, noting that no meaningful progress can be achieved in an atmosphere of division and rancour.

“Ramadan is a sacred month that teaches patience, discipline, sacrifice and compassion. I call on all Muslim faithful in Gombe State to dedicate this period to fervent prayers for lasting peace, unity and sustainable development in our dear state,” he stated.

Hamma Saleh further urged residents to remember leaders at all levels in their prayers, asking Allah to grant them wisdom and strength to pilot the affairs of the state effectively. He also encouraged well-to-do individuals to extend hands of support to the less privileged, especially during the fasting period.

According to him, the values of love, tolerance and generosity, which Ramadan promotes, should not end with the fasting season but should be sustained throughout the year.

He prayed for Allah’s guidance, protection and abundant blessings upon the people of Gombe State and the nation at large, expressing hope that the holy month would usher in renewed hope, stability and prosperity.

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is observed by Muslims worldwide as a period of fasting, prayer, reflection and community service.