Senator Mohammad Danjuma Goje has passed the All Progressives Congress (APC) screening for the Gombe Central Senatorial District primaries ahead of the January 16, 2027, elections. The exercise took place in Abuja on Saturday, where a committee from the party's national headquarters cleared Goje and several other aspirants. A former governor of Gombe State, Goje is currently serving as senator for Gombe Central.
After the screening, Goje reaffirmed his loyalty to the APC, identifying himself as a founding member of the party. He said he would once again present himself to the people of Gombe Central for re-election under the APC platform. "Together with other aspirants, I have been screened to contest for the primaries of our great party, APC, for Gombe Central Senatorial District ahead of next year's elections," Goje stated.
He described the support of his constituents in Akko and Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Areas as solid, even in the face of external influence. Goje pledged to continue driving development in the district and thanked residents for their consistent backing. "I will always remain steadfast and unwavering in the quest to bring more development to our people," he said.
The statement was issued by his Special Assistant, Alhaji Ahmed Isa Kashere, on May 10, 2026. Daily Trust reported that Gombe Central is expected to witness a competitive race. Incumbent Governor Inuwa Yahaya has backed a consensus candidate for the district, a move Goje has publicly rejected.
Goje claims his constituents back him despite external influence, yet the sitting governor has picked a different candidate for his seat. The APC's internal conflict in Gombe Central exposes a rift between the senator and the state executive. If party leadership overrides voter loyalty, Goje's claim of overwhelming support may not translate into nomination. The screening clearance gives him a path, but the governor's choice could block it.
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