INEC Names Buba As PRP Guber Candidate In Bauchi

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

The commission also published the name of his running mate, as well as the party’s candidates for the Bauchi State House of Assembly election.

The publication, made pursuant to Section 29(3) of the 2026 Electoral Act, has effectively laid to rest the controversy surrounding 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, Senator Shehu Buba Umar described the publication as a significant milestone for the PRP and its supporters, saying the confirmation by INEC had provided clarity and certainty 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.

Shehu Buba called on members and supporters of the party, as well as other stakeholders, to remain united and focused on issues affecting the people of Bauchi State.

He said the PRP would base its campaign on issues, democratic principles and its commitment to providing an alternative political platform for the people of the state.

The governorship candidate reiterated his commitment to pursuing a people-oriented development agenda if elected governor in 2027.