PRP Governorship Candidate, Shehu Buba vows issue-based campaign

By Maisaje Wakili

The Bauchi State governorship candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Senator Shehu Buba Umar, has pledged to run an issue-based campaign devoid of hate speech, personal attacks and political bitterness ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Senator Shehu Buba gave the assurance while addressing thousands of defectors from other political parties who joined the PRP at Yelwan Tudu in Bauchi Local Government Area.

He said the party was committed to promoting people-oriented programmes, including economic empowerment, scholarships and entrepreneurship initiatives aimed at improving the living conditions of residents.

The governorship candidate urged his supporters to shun politics of bitterness and embrace peaceful political engagement, stressing the need for campaigns centred on issues and development-oriented ideas in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act.

As part of his engagement with the people, Senator Shehu Buba announced donations of ₦2 million to women and ₦1 million to youths.

Earlier, the Chairman of the PRP in Birshi-Miri Ward, Malam Mahmood Umar commended Senator Shehu Buba for what he described as his contributions to community development through the provision of scholarships, construction of a mosque, access to potable drinking water and installation of solar-powered electricity facilities.