Nigeria, June 17 -- A fresh political row has erupted in Gombe State over the party affiliation of Isa Pantami, former minister of Communications and Digital Economy.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of spreading misinformation by claiming that Mr Pantami, its governorship candidate, remains a member of the ruling party.

The APC had challenged claims regarding Mr Pantami's resignation, insisting that he remains a member of the party, pending his compliance with established constitutional and electoral procedures.

Speaking at a press conference in Gombe on Tuesday, the APC State Publicity Secretary, Moses Bolde, said the party found it necessary to address lingering misinformation abo...