Bauchi South Senator Shehu Buba quits APC, citing injustice and weak internal democracy, joins PRP ahead of political realignment.
- +Senator Shehu Buba Dumps APC, Joins PRP Over Lack Of Internal Democracy
The Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Shehu Buba, and former governorship aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC), has officially resigned from the party alleging absence of internal democracy and lack of fairness.
The Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Shehu Buba, and former governorship aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC), has officially resigned from the party alleging absence of internal democracy and lack of fairness.
Buba who was a governorship aspirant in the APC, withdrew from the race few days to the primary elections.
Announcing his defection from the APC in a statement made available to journalists by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Sabo Mohammed, on Sunday, May 24, 2026, he said he is now joining the People’s Redemption Party (PRP).
The Senator added that marginalisation of genuine party members and increasing disregard for the opinions and aspirations of grassroots supporters within the APC, are other reasons for his dumping the party.
He explained that his decision came after extensive consultations with political associates, youths, women groups, party stakeholders, and supporters across Bauchi South Senatorial District and Bauchi State at large.
According to him, the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) remains a political platform built on the principles of justice, transparency, accountability, inclusiveness, and people-oriented leadership, with strong commitment to the democratic values enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The former APC governorship aspirant, stated that his movement to the PRP is aimed at strengthening democratic governance, protecting the interests of the common people, and providing effective and responsive representation for the citizens of Bauchi State.
He further emphasised that Nigeria’s democracy can only thrive where political parties allow fairness, equal opportunity, internal democracy, and active participation of members in decision-making processes.
According to him, the time has come for patriotic leaders to unite and rescue the country from poverty, unemployment, insecurity, economic hardship, and poor governance.
He said: “Our people deserve better governance, better opportunities, and leadership that truly listens to their concerns. Politics should be about service to humanity, justice, development, and improving the living conditions of the masses.”
Buba also called on his supporters, political allies, and well-wishers to join him in the PRP in order to continue the collective struggle for good governance, social justice, accountability, and sustainable development across Bauchi State.
He assured the people of Bauchi State that his commitment to their progress, unity, and development remains unwavering, promising to continue providing purposeful leadership and effective representation at all levels.
