Senator Shehu Buba Wins PRP Governorship Ticket for 2027

Senator Shehu Buba has been affirmed as the governorship candidate for the People's Redemption Party (PRP) in the upcoming 2027 elections in Bauchi State. The announcement was made on Monday following the party's primary election, which was conducted under the supervision of Haruna Buhari, the party's deputy national vice chairman for the North.

The primary involved 766 delegates from 20 local government areas in Bauchi State, who endorsed Buba as the sole candidate. In his acceptance speech, Buba promised to implement a minimum wage of N80,000 for public servants if elected governor.

He described the PRP movement as rooted in justice, equity, and dignity for ordinary Nigerians, and emphasized the need for unity within the party. Buba's candidacy follows his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship contest, citing irregularities and a lack of internal democracy within the party.