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Domestic political defection

Senator Shehu Buba Dumps APC

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported May 25, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026

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The defections of several prominent politicians from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> (APC) to the Nigeria — People s Redemption Party>>> (PRP) could signal a shift in political power dynamics, particularly in Nigeria — Bauchi State>>>. This may lead to increased volatility in local political markets and potentially impact investor confidence in the stability of governance, though the direct financial market impact is limited to political sentiment.

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Senator Shehu Buba>>>, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, has resigned from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> (APC) and joined the Nigeria — People s Redemption Party>>> (PRP). This decision followed his withdrawal from the APC governorship primary in Nigeria — Bauchi State>>>, where he alleged irregularities and violations of party guidelines. Shehu Buba>>> cited a lack of internal democracy, unfair treatment of members, and disregard for grassroots supporters within the APC as reasons for his defection. He described the PRP as a platform founded on justice, transparency, and people-oriented leadership, aiming to strengthen democratic governance and protect the interests of the people. Several other politicians, including Senator Samaila Kaila Dahuwa>>>, Hon. Rabilu Bala Kashuri>>>, Hon. Shehu Aliyu Musa>>>, Hon. Saidu Mohammed>>>, Hon. Abubakar Dahuwa Abdulkadir>>>, Hon. Sulaiman Sunusi Lalaye>>>, and Hon. Rabi u Abubakar Bishi>>>, also resigned from the APC, citing similar grievances regarding the party's primary elections and internal democracy. Some political groups accused Prof. Mohammed Pate>>> and Isa Yuguda>>> of attempting to impose Mohammed Abubakar>>> as the governorship candidate, further fueling discontent.

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Shehu Buba, a Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, resigned from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> (APC) and joined the Nigeria — People s Redemption Party>>> (PRP) due to alleged lack of internal democracy and unfair treatment within the APC. This move is aimed at strengthening democratic governance and providing responsive leadership in Nigeria — Bauchi State>>>.
Importance 90 Sentiment 10
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The Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> (APC) experienced multiple defections from its members, including Senator Shehu Buba>>>, Senator Samaila Kaila Dahuwa>>>, Hon. Rabilu Bala Kashuri>>>, Hon. Shehu Aliyu Musa>>>, Hon. Saidu Mohammed>>>, Hon. Abubakar Dahuwa Abdulkadir>>>, Hon. Sulaiman Sunusi Lalaye>>>, and Hon. Rabi u Abubakar Bishi>>>. These defections were primarily due to allegations of lack of internal democracy, unfair treatment, and irregularities in primary elections.
Importance 80 Sentiment -20
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The Nigeria — People s Redemption Party>>> (PRP) gained several prominent members, including Senator Shehu Buba>>> and Senator Samaila Kaila Dahuwa>>>, who defected from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> (APC). This influx of members is expected to strengthen the PRP's position and influence in Nigeria — Bauchi State>>> politics.
Importance 70 Sentiment 20
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The political landscape in Nigeria — Bauchi State>>> is expected to be reshaped by the defections of several key political figures from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> (APC) to the Nigeria — People s Redemption Party>>> (PRP). This could lead to shifts in power dynamics and influence the upcoming 2027 elections.
Importance 60 Sentiment 0
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Senator Samaila Kaila Dahuwa>>>, representing Bauchi North, resigned from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> (APC) after losing his return ticket and subsequently joined the Nigeria — People s Redemption Party>>> (PRP).
Importance 40 Sentiment 10
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Hon. Rabilu Bala Kashuri>>>, a member of the House of Representatives for Jama'are/Itas-Gadau federal constituency, resigned from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> (APC) after failing to secure a re-election ticket.
Importance 30 Sentiment 10
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Hon. Shehu Aliyu Musa>>>, the 2023 deputy governorship candidate and former House Representative member, resigned from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> (APC) citing a lack of purposeful leadership and unfair treatment.
Importance 30 Sentiment 10
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Hon. Saidu Mohammed>>>, former majority leader of Nigeria — Bauchi State>>> House of Assembly, resigned from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> (APC) alleging predetermined results and gross violations of party guidelines in the primaries.
Importance 30 Sentiment 10
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Hon. Abubakar Dahuwa Abdulkadir>>>, a chieftain and traditional title holder, defected from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> (APC) due to unfair and discriminatory primaries.
Importance 30 Sentiment 10
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Hon. Sulaiman Sunusi Lalaye>>>, an aspirant for the Nigeria — Bauchi State>>> House of Assembly, resigned from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> (APC) citing persistent irregularities and injustice.
Importance 30 Sentiment 10
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Hon. Rabi u Abubakar Bishi>>> announced his resignation from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> (APC) due to internal crises and injustice.
Importance 30 Sentiment 10
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Prof. Mohammed Pate>>>, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, was accused by political groups of allegedly backing efforts to impose former governor Mohammed Abubakar>>> as the governorship candidate, contributing to the grievances within the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> (APC).
Importance 20 Sentiment -10
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Former Nigeria — Bauchi State>>> Governor Isa Yuguda>>> was accused by political groups of allegedly backing efforts to impose former governor Mohammed Abubakar>>> as the governorship candidate, contributing to the grievances within the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> (APC).
Importance 20 Sentiment -10
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Former governor Mohammed Abubakar>>> was allegedly backed by Prof. Mohammed Pate>>> and Isa Yuguda>>> to be imposed as the governorship candidate, leading to accusations of undemocratic practices within the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> (APC).
Importance 20 Sentiment -10
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