2027 Bauchi Guber Race: PRP Candidate Unveils 1000-Member Campaign Council

The Bauchi State chapter of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has commenced its campaign for the 2027 governorship election, with its candidate, Sen. Shehu Buba Umar, inaugurating a 1,000-member State Governorship Campaign Council drawn from the 20 local government areas of the state. The move comes as the political scene heats up ahead of the election, with various parties positioning themselves for a chance to lead the North-East state. According to reports from Tribune Online, the inauguration took place on Sunday, 15th November. However, no details regarding the specific roles of the council members or the timeline for the campaign have been disclosed yet. The PRP’s decision to establish a large campaign council suggests a strategic approach to the election, aiming to tap into the grassroots support across the state. This development is a clear indication of the party’s readiness to challenge the incumbent and other contenders in the upcoming elections. While the PRP’s governorship candidate has not publicly declared his political allegiance, Sen. Umar has been vocal about his commitment to bringing positive change to Bauchi. It is yet unclear how the PRP’s campaign will fare against those of other parties, including the ruling APC and the PDP, but this move sets the stage for an interesting political season in Bauchi. The PRP’s campaign council inauguration follows reports of Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), commending Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, for providing his campaign team with access to the state stadium and government lounge despite their political differences. According to Punch Newspapers, Atiku acknowledged that Bauchi has been the most receptive to his campaign.