{
  "id": 6878774,
  "title": "‘Show evidence if you have any’ — PRP dismisses Shehu Buba terrorism allegations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/show-evidence-if-you-have-any-prp-dismisses-shehu-buba-terrorism",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T06:22:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/12/show-evidence-if-you-have-any-prp-dismisses-shehu-buba-terrorism-allegations/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has urged Nigerians to present evidence supporting allegations of terrorism against Shehu Buba, the lawmaker representing Bauchi South Senatorial District. This call was made by the party's National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, in a statement released on Friday.\n\nPRP maintains its conviction that the allegations against Senator Buba are part of a concerted effort to tarnish his image through false statements and malicious intent. The party cited Section 127(c) of the Electoral Act, which imposes penalties for publishing false information aimed at harming a candidate's electoral prospects.\n\nAccording to PRP, these baseless accusations must cease, and anyone claiming to possess evidence of criminal activity against Senator Buba should submit it to the relevant authorities. The party expressed concern that Buba's opponents and detractors may feel threatened by his growing popularity, prompting them to spread unfounded and defamatory falsehoods.\n\nThese allegations came into the spotlight five days after Senator Buba refuted fresh accusations linking him to banditry. He described the viral videos and claims circulating on social media as part of a pervasive disinformation campaign and character assassination orchestrated against him.",
  "summary": "The Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, has called on Nigerians to provide evidence of the terrorism allegations against the lawmaker representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Shehu Buba, if there is any. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, made the call in a statement on Friday. The party stressed the importance of establishing the veracity of the […] ‘Show evidence if you…",
  "key_points": [
    "PRP urges Nigerians to provide evidence for terrorism allegations against Shehu Buba.",
    "Party claims allegations are part of smear campaign to damage Buba's image.",
    "PRP cites Electoral Act Section 127(c) for penalties against false statements."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The PRP's call for evidence to back up terrorism allegations against Senator Buba signals a shift in the party's strategy to counter what it sees as malicious attacks on his reputation.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ripples Nigeria",
        "title": "PRP defends guber candidate, Buba, amid bandit-related allegations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/prp-defends-guber-candidate-buba-amid-bandit-related-allegations",
        "published": "2026-09-12T07:14:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}