APC Executives in Bauchi Defect to Peoples Redemption Party Ahead of 2027 Elections
Senior All Progressives Congress (APC) figures in Bauchi State, including Senator Shehu Buba and local leaders from Misau, have defected to the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Senior members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State have defected to the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), marking a significant shift in the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. The move includes high-profile figures such as Senator Shehu Buba, Samaila Kaila Dahuwa, and APC State Deputy Chairman Ibrahim Makama Misau, alongside local government and ward executives from Misau Local Government Area.
The defection, reported by Daily Trust, signals internal strains within the APC’s Bauchi chapter. According to the report, the withdrawal of these officials spans both state and local levels, with Misau Local Government Area experiencing a coordinated exit of party executives. The individuals cited include Senator Shehu Buba, a known political figure in the region, and Ibrahim Makama Misau, who held a senior position as deputy state chairman of the APC.
Naija News confirmed that former APC executives in Misau Local Government Area have joined the PRP, though it did not name all individuals involved. The Peoples Redemption Party has not issued an official statement in response to the defections, and the APC has yet to respond publicly to the loss of key members.
This development occurs against a backdrop of increasing political realignments across northern Nigeria as parties position themselves for the 2027 elections. The PRP, historically a minor party, may seek to leverage these defections to expand its influence in the region. The motivations behind the switch were not detailed in either source, but such moves are often linked to internal party dissatisfaction or strategic political calculations.
With both national and state-level figures involved, the defections could influence voter dynamics in Bauchi, a key political battleground. The movement of local executives from Misau, a known stronghold, suggests a potential reconfiguration of party support at the grassroots level.