By Suzan Edeh, Bauchi
Bauchi South constituents under the auspices of Shehu Buba Organisation (SBO), has officially called on the All Progressives Congress(APC) in the state to persuade Senator Shehu Buba Umar to contest the Bauchi 2027 governorship election under the platform of the party.
The group made up of community stakeholders and civil society representatives, staged a peaceful rally from the APC Bauchi local government office to the State Party Secretariat, where they submitted their demand through the party channel.
Speaking during the presentation on Saturday, the SBO Chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Baba, said that the initiative was a non-partisan appeal, reflecting on the yearnings of Bauchi South residents for a Steady, principled, and people-centered leadership, capable of driving inclusive growth, security and good governance.
“This is not a campaign or endorsement. It is a civic expression of our people’s genuine aspirations. We want the party leadership to note that the people of Bauchi South are unanimously calling on Senator Shehu Buba, Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District to consider the governorship path”
” Senator Shehu Buba’s track record in just two years at the National Assembly had surpassed our expectations. His performance so far has been remarkable, impactful, and people-driven.” he said
The coalition noted that the rally was fully peaceful, lawful, and aligned with the electoral guidelines, reiterating their respect for party structures and democratic processes.
Also speaking, Comrade Sabo Muhammad, Special Adviser on Media and Communication to Senator Buba, said that the Senator remained the most credible APC leader in Bauchi State,adding that his commitment and visibility has kept the party alive after its setback in 2023.
“Senator Buba has consistently carried the party membership across all senatorial districts. If he gets the governorship ticket, the PDP will be history in Bauchi,” Muhammad said
The coalition further stressed that Nigeria’s leadership, especially at the federal level, must continue to unite citizens across political and regional divides for the APC to remain strong ahead of 2027.
While receiving the SBO, Chairmanof APC in state, Alhaji Muhammad Hassan Tilde, thanked them and assured that the party would provide a level playing ground for all aspirants in the forthcoming primaries to ensure that qualified candidate emerge to represent the party at the polls in 2027.