INEC Confirms Shehu Buba, PRP Governorship Ticket for 2027 Bauchi Poll

From Paul Orude Bauchi

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially published the name and personal particulars of Senator Shehu Buba Umar as the governorship candidate of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) for the 2027 Bauchi State governorship election.

INEC also published the name of his running mate alongside those of the PRP candidates contesting seats in the Bauchi State House of Assembly.

The publication, carried out in accordance with Section 29(3) of the 2026 Electoral Act, brings clarity to recent controversies over the authenticity of the PRP governorship ticket and the candidacies of the party’s deputy governorship and State Assembly candidates in the state.

Reacting to the development yesterday, Shehu Buba described the publication as an important milestone for the PRP, saying the electoral commission’s confirmation had finally provided certainty to the party and its supporters ahead of the 2027 elections.

“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,” he said.

The senator urged PRP members, supporters and other stakeholders to remain united and focused on issues that directly affect the people of Bauchi State.

According to him, the party will anchor its campaign on issues, democratic principles and its determination to provide an alternative political platform for the people of the state.

Shehu Buba further reiterated his commitment to pursuing a people-oriented development agenda if elected governor in 2027.