GOMBE / ABUJA — A former close aide to former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, has publicly criticized his former boss over his interpersonal conduct, accusing him of disrespecting high-profile political figures, traditional rulers, and senior Islamic clerics. In a scathing statement circulating on political forums across the North-East, Comrade Affan Buba Abuya revealed that Pantami’s perceived arrogance and poor communication habits could severely derail his political ambitions in Gombe State and the wider northern region. He disrespects prominent leaders like the Emir of Gombe, the Governor of Gombe, and Senator Ali Modu Sheriff when they try to visit or call him. Ignoring prominent figures like the Governor of Gombe State, the Emir of Gombe, and former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff creates severe political headwinds as Pantami transitions into mainstream partisan politics. Forewarned Political Isolation: Abuya stated that he warned the former minister that a day would come when he would need these political and traditional bridges to build a viable electoral foundation.