APM Challenges Shehu Buba's Candidacy in Court
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has initiated a legal suit at the Federal High Court in Bauchi, contesting the eligibility of Senator Shehu Buba Umar to run for the 2027 Bauchi State governorship election as the candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). The suit, marked FHC/BAU/CS/68/2026, names the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the PRP, and Senator Buba as defendants.
APM's legal adviser, Barr. Jidauna Tula, stated that the suit aims to seek judicial interpretation of the Electoral Act 2026, specifically Sections 77(4), 77(5), and 77(6). The APM claims Buba participated in an All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election before becoming the PRP candidate and alleges that his name was not on the PRP membership register submitted to INEC within the required timeframe.
The APM is asking the court to determine the legality of Buba's participation in the PRP primary election held on 25 May 2026 and whether the PRP complied with the Electoral Act regarding its membership register.
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