Former Gombe State governor Danjuma Goje has dismissed reports that he has defected from the APC to the PDP, saying he is still considering his political options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Goje spoke on Sunday in Gombe as speculation intensified over his political future following the emergence of another candidate on the APC platform for the forthcoming Senate contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing his supporters, the former governor said he remained a bona fide member of the APC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, he acknowledged that discussions were ongoing over the direction he would take after the latest developments within the party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am still consulting on what to do next,\u201d Goje said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His comments came after reports that he was considering leaving the APC following the party\u2019s decision to give its Senate ticket to Mohammed Ahmadu, a retired police officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The development has generated considerable interest in Gombe politics, particularly because of Goje\u2019s long-standing influence in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Questions about a possible move to the PDP were further fuelled by the circulation of a video showing Goje with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and former Gombe governor Ibrahim Dankwambo, who is associated with the PDP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Goje, however, stopped short of announcing any defection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead, he asked his supporters to remain loyal to the leadership of their movement while he continues consultations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The former governor said he had previously planned to retire from elective politics but changed his mind after supporters persuaded him to seek another Senate term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said his political career had lasted more than 45 years and included eight elections, all of which he won.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Goje also announced \u20a645 million for his supporters at the gathering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For now, his political future remains uncertain, with the former governor indicating that a decision would be made after his consultations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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