Senator Shehu Buba Umar has emerged as the governorship candidate of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) for the 2027 general election in Bauchi State.
The announcement was made during the party’s special delegates congress held in Bauchi, where the primary election was conducted through voice affirmation by delegates.
The exercise was supervised by the PRP National Vice Chairman (North), Haruna Buhari, who formally declared the senator as the party’s flagbearer after the affirmation process.
“Senator Shehu Buba Umar has met all legal requirements, as well as the provisions of the PRP constitution and electoral guidelines. I, therefore, declare him the duly elected governorship candidate of the PRP for the 2027 general election,” Buhari said.
He explained that the process followed the party’s constitution, which allows affirmation where there is a single aspirant, noting that delegates unanimously endorsed the senator.
The state chairman of the PRP, Abdulraham Muazu, said the party was positioning itself for a strong showing in the 2027 elections, adding that the emergence of Senator Buba was a major boost for the party.
He described the senator as a strong political figure with experience and the capacity to win elections, expressing confidence in the party’s readiness to compete.
In his acceptance speech, Senator Buba thanked the party leadership and delegates for the confidence reposed in him.
He said he had fully integrated his political structure into the PRP after becoming a card-carrying member in his ward in Toro Local Government Area.
“I thank the leadership and delegates for this trust. I am fully committed to this party, and I believe together we will succeed in 2027,” he said.
He also expressed optimism about victory, saying the combination of party members and public support would work in his favour.
Senator Buba further urged party members, especially youths and women, to mobilise across communities and intensify grassroots campaigns ahead of the election.
The congress also saw the endorsement of 31 House of Assembly candidates, who were presented and approved by delegates in accordance with the party’s rules.
