Former minister Isa Pantami withdraws from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary race in Gombe State. Both reports say the former minister presents his decision as a protest, citing alleged violations of the Electoral Act. Punch reports that Pantami quits the primary, alleging irregularities and Electoral Act breaches. Premium Times adds that the withdrawal is based on multiple concerns described in a statement signed by Ibrahim Attahir. In that statement, Pantami’s reasons include alleged Electoral Act violations in the conduct of the primaries, and what he frames as the APC’s failure to provide a communication channel ahead of the contest. Premium Times also notes that additional reasons are included beyond those specific points, though they are not fully detailed in the excerpt provided. The reports do not indicate any official response from the APC or mention whether Pantami’s withdrawal affects the remaining candidates. The coverage is consistent in that Pantami’s exit is framed as a protest against the primary’s process, particularly in relation to the Electoral Act.