Thomas Terseer, Gombe
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya said Gombe state has agreed on modalities for consensus candidates across ward, local governments and state level of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Governor made this disclosure last Thursday during stakeholders meeting which held at the banquet hall of the Government House.
Yahaya who is the leader of the party conveyed the party’s decision in a communique he read to party faithful, sayong the communique was in line with a two page resolution of the guidelines of the party at the national level.
According to the Governor: “The meeting resolved to adopt a consensus in the forthcoming congresses of the party at the ward, Local government and state levels.
The meeting also affirmed loyalty to the leadership of the Governor in providing direction to the party and in the conduct of all congresses
He added, “ Stakeholders are  very important in our party because we came into office through their support. Consensus is a constitutional right of every party. We should support the party in getting good candidates that will serve the interest of all.
  Former Governor of the state and Senator representing Gombe Central,  Danjuma Goje was also in agreement with the position adopted by the state and called for support to the youth, adding that for the party to continue to remain relevant, the people must be put first.
Also Senator Joshua Lidani  emphasised the need for unity of purpose, while lauding the governor’s development strides.