Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the umbrella of the Shehu Buba Organisation (SBO), thronged the Bauchi State secretariat of the party to urge stakeholders to pick the Senator representing Bauchi South for the 2027 governorship election.

During a peaceful rally from the APC Bauchi local government office to the secretariat, where they submitted their demands through official party channels, they described Buba’s 26 months at the Senate as “remarkable, impactful, and people-driven.”

Speaking on Saturday, the SBO Chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Baba, said the initiative was a non-partisan and non-campaigning appeal, reflecting the collective yearnings of Bauchi South residents for “steady, principled, and people-centred leadership capable of driving inclusive growth, security, and good governance.”

Ibrahim explained that their rally was neither a campaign nor an 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,” he said.

According to him, the Senator’s track record in two years at the National Assembly had surpassed expectations.

The coalition emphasised that the call was entirely peaceful, lawful, and in line with electoral guidelines, reiterating its 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 the APC in the 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 a qualified candidate emerges to represent the party at the polls in 2027.