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<p>Professor Isa Ali Pantami, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Gombe State, visited the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Federal Low-Cost, Gombe, on Sunday to sympathize with congregants following a recent fire incident that destroyed parts of the church facility.</p>
<p>Pantami, who also serves as a representative of Senate Leader Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo during the visit, described the gesture as a personal decision given his proximity to the church as a neighbor. He offered prayers for those affected and conveyed Dankwambo&#8217;s heartfelt sympathies while expressing solidarity with the church and the broader Christian community.</p>
<p>However, the visit—made by a prominent Islamic cleric—has generated significant debate across social media platforms, with critics questioning the appropriateness of the gesture while others have defended it as a demonstration of inclusive leadership.</p>
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<p>Social media users offered contrasting perspectives on the visit:</p>
<p>Amoka commented: &#8220;Sheikh Pantami Visits Church earlier today in his hometown in Gombe . What politics can not do, doesn&#8217;t exist.&#8221;</p>
<p>Ibrahim expressed surprise at the political dynamics, stating: &#8220;Omo! Fear Politics oo.&#8221;</p>
<p>Beatrice offered a lighter take, remarking: &#8220;This country na Cruise I swear.&#8221;</p>
<p>Others saw the visit through a more unifying lens. Paul noted: &#8220;Leadership is for all,&#8221; while Isaac Ebiloma emphasized common humanity: &#8220;We were humans before religious differences. Politics or not, it&#8217;s ok to visit others and sympathize with them.&#8221;</p>
<p>The visit comes amid Pantami&#8217;s gubernatorial campaign in Gombe State, where religious and ethnic considerations often feature prominently in political discourse. The former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy has faced scrutiny throughout his political career regarding his religious identity and its intersection with public service.</p>
<p>The ECWA church community has yet to issue an official statement regarding the visit or the extent of damage caused by the fire incident.</p>
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