Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the name and personal particulars of Senator Shehu Buba Umar as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Bauchi for the 2027 general election.
The commission also published the details of his running mate and the party’s candidates for the Bauchi State House of Assembly.
The publication, made in accordance with Section 29(3) of the 2026 Electoral Act, has put to rest questions surrounding the authenticity of the PRP’s governorship ticket, as well as the candidacies of its deputy governorship and State Assembly candidates in the state.
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Reacting to the development, Shehu Buba described the publication as a significant milestone for the PRP and its supporters, saying the confirmation by INEC had brought clarity and certainty to the party’s preparations for the 2027 elections.
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 governorship candidate called on party members, supporters and other stakeholders to remain united and focused on issues affecting the people of Bauchi State.
He said unity of purpose, issue-driven campaigning and respect for democratic principles would remain central to the party’s campaign ahead of the 2027 election.
Shehu Buba also reiterated his commitment to pursuing a people-oriented development agenda if elected governor of Bauchi State.
He said his administration would prioritise technology-driven education, revitalisation of the health sector, employment opportunities and a business-friendly environment for young people and women.
He also pledged to transform agriculture into a commercially driven sector capable of creating wealth, generating employment and improving food security.
On security, the senator said his administration would develop practical strategies for community policing and strengthen collaboration among security agencies and local communities to address insecurity across the state.
According to him, the proposed agenda would focus on inclusive governance, accountability, transparency and equitable development, with government policies designed around the needs and aspirations of ordinary citizens.
He congratulated his fellow governorship candidates and other contestants across the various political parties, urging all political actors to conduct their campaigns peacefully and in accordance with the law.
Shehu Buba also appealed to the people of Bauchi State and Nigerians at large to support a peaceful electoral process, stressing that political competition should be about ideas, programmes and the ability to provide effective leadership rather than division and personal attacks.
He made the remarks in Kano on Saturday while discussing political and campaign-related issues with his appointees, including Senior Legislative Aides, Legislative Aides, media aides and close political associates.
The meeting was also attended by prominent former APC stakeholders who recently defected to the PRP in solidarity with and support for Shehu Buba’s 2027 governorship ambition.
Those present included the immediate past Organising Secretary and State Secretary of the APC, alongside other prominent party executives and political stakeholders.
The publication of the PRP candidates’ names by INEC is expected to further strengthen the party’s preparations for the 2027 elections in Bauchi State and provide its supporters and candidates with greater certainty as political activities intensify ahead of the polls.
Shehu Buba said the PRP remained committed to presenting an alternative political platform centred on development, inclusion, economic opportunity, security and responsive governance for the people of Bauchi State.
The statement was signed by Comrade Sabo Mohammed, Special Adviser, Media and Communication to the Bauchi South Senator and PRP governorship candidate for 2027.