The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has published the name of Senator Shehu Buba Umar as the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, governorship candidate for Bauchi State in the 2027 election.
The publication, done in line with Section 29(3) of the 2026 Electoral Act, also included details of Buba’s running mate and other PRP candidates for the State House of Assembly.
The development appears to have settled the controversy that trailed the PRP governorship ticket in the state.
Recall that hours after Senator Buba defected from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the PRP, a governorship aspirant of the party, Safiyanu Gambo, dragged the party to court challenging Buba’s emergence as flag bearer.
Speaking on the publication, Buba described it as a major relief for the party and its supporters.
He said, “Praise be to Allah. The issue surrounding the authenticity of my candidature, that of my deputy and the PRP candidates for the State House of Assembly has now been put to rest.”
The PRP candidate urged members and supporters to close ranks and focus on issues affecting residents of Bauchi State.
He added that the party would run an issue-based campaign anchored on democratic principles and present itself as an alternative to the existing political options in the state.
Buba further pledged that, if elected, his administration would prioritise a development agenda centred on the needs and welfare of the people.
