Sen Buba Quits APC Over Lack Of Internal Democracy, Joins PRP

Senator Shehu Buba Umar, the lawmaker representing Bauchi South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the People’s Redemption Party (PRP).

LEADERSHIP recalls that on May 20, Umar withdrew from the APC governorship primary election, citing alleged violations of the party’s constitution, the Electoral Act and principles guiding internal democracy.

In a press statement issued by the senator’s special adviser on Media and Communication, Comrade Sabo Mohammed, and made available to journalists in Bauchi yesterday, the senator announced that his decision to leave the APC was taken on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

According to the statement, the senator cited the absence of internal democracy, lack of fairness, marginalisation of genuine party members, and what he described as increasing disregard for the opinions and aspirations of grassroots supporters within the APC.

Speaking shortly after declaring for the PRP, Senator Shehu Buba Umar said his decision followed extensive consultations with political associates, youths, women groups, party stakeholders, and supporters across Bauchi South Senatorial District and Bauchi State at large.

The senator described the PRP as a political platform founded on the principles of justice, transparency, accountability, inclusiveness, and people-oriented leadership, with strong commitment to democratic values as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

He explained that his movement to the PRP was aimed at strengthening democratic governance, protecting the interests of ordinary citizens, and providing effective and responsive representation for the people of Bauchi State.

According to him, democracy can only thrive where political parties uphold fairness, equal opportunity, internal democracy, and active participation of members in decision-making processes.

He further stressed the need for patriotic leaders to unite in addressing the nation’s challenges, including poverty, unemployment, insecurity, economic hardship, and poor governance.

“Our people deserve better governance, better opportunities, and leadership that truly listens to their concerns. Politics should be about service to humanity, justice, development, and improving the living conditions of the masses,” the senator stated.

Senator Shehu Buba Umar also reaffirmed his commitment to championing policies and programmes that would directly impact the lives of ordinary citizens, particularly in the areas of youth empowerment and job creation, quality education and scholarship opportunities, improved healthcare delivery, agricultural development and food security, economic growth and poverty reduction, infrastructural development, women empowerment, social welfare, security, and community development.

He called on his supporters, political allies, and well-wishers to join him in the PRP to continue what he described as the collective struggle for good governance, social justice, accountability, and sustainable development across Bauchi State.

The senator assured the people of Bauchi State that his commitment to their unity, progress, and development remains unwavering, promising to continue providing purposeful leadership and effective representation at all levels.