PRP defends Bauchi senator, dismisses banditry allegations
The Peoples Redemption Party has defended its Bauchi governorship candidate, Senator Shehu Buba, dismissing allegations linking him to banditry as false. Read More: https://punchng.com/prp-defends-bauchi-senator-dismisses-banditry-allegations/
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has defended Bauchi State senator candidate, Senator Shehu Buba, against allegations linking him to banditry and kidnapping, calling them false claims aimed at damaging his political prospects. The party's National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, stated that the allegations are part of a deliberate campaign to tarnish Buba's reputation ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Ishaq challenged those behind the allegations to provide evidence of any criminal activity involving the senator to the appropriate authorities. The party cited Section 127(c) of the Electoral Act 2026, which stipulates that publishing false statements about a candidate's character or conduct to prejudice their chances of election is an offence.
The PRP expressed full confidence in Buba, describing him as a serving senator who has taken steps to combat the scourge of criminality.
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