Bauchi CSOs Criticize Court Order on PRP Primary Election

Civil society organizations in Bauchi, represented by Najim Nurudeen, have criticized a court order that restrains the People Redemption Party (PRP) from conducting its primary election. This order emerged after allegations of the unlawful removal of the state party chairman, which led to a faction of the party seeking judicial intervention.

The PRP's governorship primary was held, resulting in Shehu Buba Umar emerging as the governorship candidate. Nurudeen argued that the appellate court should refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of political parties unless explicitly permitted by the statutes governing such parties.

He called for the court to vacate the restraining order, citing inconsistencies with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, which establishes principles against judicial interference in political party matters. Nurudeen urged party members and the public to remain calm and abide by the law, emphasizing that the issues arising from the court order would ultimately be subject to judicial scrutiny.