Danjuma Kala has questioned the suitability of former minister Isa Ali Pantami for the Gombe State governorship, citing controversy surrounding his professorial appointment, according to Punch. Kala reportedly raised concerns about the circumstances of Pantami's academic elevation and urged voters to scrutinise the former communications and digital economy minister's credentials ahead of any bid for the office. The comments add to ongoing debate over Pantami's academic record and his potential political ambitions in Gombe.
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