The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Pantami Ward, Gombe Local Government Area of Gombe State, Bala Salihu Ngalda, has resigned from his position and left the ruling party.

In a resignation letter dated July 27, 2026, and addressed to the ward secretary, Ngalda said his decision takes immediate effect following consultations with his family.

“I write to formally tender my resignation as Ward Chairman and as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pantami Ward, with immediate effect,” he said.

He explained that he made the decision after careful consideration and discussions with his family. However, he did not disclose his next political move or indicate whether he would join another party.

Ngalda thanked the APC leadership at the ward, local government, state and national levels for giving him the opportunity to serve. He also expressed appreciation to the Gombe State Government for its support during his tenure.

“I wish to use this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to the party at the Local Government, State and National levels for the opportunity given to me to serve in this capacity. I am equally grateful to the Gombe State Government for the support and cooperation extended throughout my tenure,” he said.

Although he has left the APC, Ngalda said he continues to respect the party and its ideals.

“Although I am stepping away from my position and membership, I will continue to hold the party and its ideals in high regard, and I wish it continued growth and success,” he added.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kaduna State for the 2027 general election, Usman Shehu Bawa, has unveiled Amos A. Gandu as his running mate.

Bawa said the choice of his running mate reflects the party’s commitment to competence, unity, and inclusive leadership.

Speaking in Kaduna on Tuesday, Bawa explained that the decision followed wide consultations with party leaders, elders, women, youths, and other critical stakeholders in the state.

According to him, “Kaduna stands at a critical point in its history and requires leadership that can unite its diverse people, deliver good governance, and place the welfare of citizens above every other consideration.”

He noted that Gandu, who hails from Jaba Local Government Area, has served the state in various capacities.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has voided and set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court which ordered the proscription of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Accord Party and three others.

The appellate court in a judgment on Tuesday held that the Forum of Former Legislators, which filed the deregistration suit have no locus standi to have instituted the matter.

The Federal High Court judgment delivered by Justice Peter Odo Lifu was consequently voided, set aside and thrown out.

In the unambiguous judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal panel led by Justice Abba Bello, a penalty of N1 million was awarded against the former legislators that filed the case.

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