By Najib Sani, Gombe
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) coalition led by Muhammad Jibrin (Dan Barde) has held a stakeholder engagement meeting in Kumo, the headquarters of Akko Local Government Area (LGA) of Gombe State.
The meeting is part of the coalition’s ongoing grassroots consultations across the state aimed at building support ahead of the 2027 general elections.
During the event, coalition leaders spoke on the need for inclusive leadership and better governance in Gombe. They urged residents to remain politically active and consider the SDP as a credible alternative to the ruling party.
Dan Barde, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Gombe state, disclosed that the Kumo meeting is one of several meetings and statewide engagements planned by the coalition to build momentum and expand its support base across the 11 LGA of the state.
He explained that the SDP’s renewed engagement strategy aims to collate more members of the opposition in the state to unite in chasing out bad leadership and restore public trust as well as offer a credible alternative to the status quo. He assured that the coalition is commitment to building a broad-based political movement anchored on equity and collective aspirations of Gombe citizens.
Meanwhile, the Gombe State Chairman of the SDP, Comrade Modibbo emphasized the need for inclusive governance, political accountability, and a people-driven development agenda in the state and in Nigeria.
Stating that the coalition is aiming to shape the political landscape ahead of 2027 election and beyond.
Community leaders, youth groups, and women representatives attended the meeting and expressed support for the coalition’s message. Many described the visit as timely, noting growing dissatisfaction with the current political leadership in the state.
