Mr Pantami
Coverage of Mr Pantami in the Nexus archive.
- ANALYSIS: How Rarara’s song attacking Pantami ignited debate in northern Nigeria over ethics of political music
A political campaign song by Hausa musician Rarara criticizing Pantami and praising Jamilu Gwamna has sparked debate in northern Nigeria over the ethics of political music. The controversy involves politicians, religious leaders, lawyers, civil society actors, and social media users discussing whether the song constitutes acceptable political critique or a personal attack.
- Court reserves judgment in suit challenging Pantami as Gombe PDP governorship candidate
A court has reserved judgment in a lawsuit challenging Pantami's status as the Gombe PDP governorship candidate. Pantami defected from the APC after losing its governorship primary, citing irregularities and injustice.
- Gombe PDP, APC clash over Pantami’s party membership
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of spreading misinformation by claiming Mr. Pantami, its governorship candidate, remains a member of the APC. The dispute centers on Pantami's party membership ahead of the election.