Danjuma Goje, a former Governor of Gombe State and long-serving lawmaker, has lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election for Gombe Central.
Mr. Goje, who has occupied the legislative seat since 2011, suffered a defeat against Jarman Deba in the primary election held within the Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area.
The returning officer declared that Mr. Deba, a retired deputy commissioner of police, gathered 21,793 votes, while Mr. Goje managed to secure 2,620 votes.
This development signifies a major political turnaround in Gombe Central, a district where Mr. Goje has been the dominant political figure for more than ten years following his time as governor between 2003 and 2011.
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Followers of Mr. Deba celebrated the outcome, labeling the win as a new political path for the senatorial zone going into the 2027 general elections.
An ongoing dispute between Mr. Goje, Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, and the State APC leadership played a role in the outcome of his primary challenge.
Following the exercise, party stakeholders urged APC members to stay unified, emphasizing the importance of reconciliation and teamwork before the general election.
