By Segun Adewale, Bauchi
A broad coalition of Bauchi South constituents, under the umbrella of the Shehu Buba Organisation (SBO), has formally presented a clarion call to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, urging Senator Shehu Buba Umar to consider running for the governorship in 2027.
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 official party channels.
Speaking during the presentation on Saturday, the SBO Chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Baba Ahmad, said the initiative was a non-partisan and non-campaigning appeal, reflecting the collective yearnings of Bauchi South residents for “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 unanimously call on Senator Shehu Buba, Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District to consider the governorship path,” Baba said.
He added that the Senator’s track record in just two years at the National Assembly had surpassed expectations, describing his performance as “Remarkable, impactful, and people-driven.”
The coalition stressed that the call was fully peaceful, lawful, and aligned with 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 the Senator remained “The most credible APC leader in Bauchi State,” adding that his commitment and visibility had 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 declared.
The coalition further emphasised 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, Chairman.of 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.
