By Khalid Idris Doya
The Bauchi State governorship candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) for the 2027 general elections, Senator Shehu Buba Umar, has accused the administration of Governor Bala Mohammed of neglecting the state's health and education sectors, describing their condition as deplorable.
He also lamented the economic situation in the state, alleging that civil servants and pensioners were facing hardship due to the government's failure to adequately meet their financial obligations.
Buba made the allegations on Sunday in Bauchi during the inauguration of his campaign council, comprising more than 1,000 members, ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
The senator, who pledged to govern with justice, integrity, accountability and transparency if elected, said the education sector had deteriorated, particularly at the primary school level in rural communities.
He alleged that some schools had only one teacher, while others lacked teachers entirely, forcing pupils to receive lessons under trees.
"Everybody knows the deplorable condition of our primary schools, especially in rural communities, where you can find a school with only one teacher or, in some cases, no teacher at all.
"Our children are left to study under trees, and whenever it rains, schooling becomes impossible," he alleged.
The PRP candidate further accused the state government of failing to give priority to education, healthcare, agriculture and economic development, insisting that his administration would address the challenges if given the mandate.
He promised to create employment opportunities for young people and introduce policies aimed at improving the living conditions of women and other vulnerable groups.
Buba also criticised the state government's handling of workers' welfare, alleging irregularities in salary payments and promising to reform the civil service salary structure.
"Everybody is aware of the suffering of Bauchi State civil servants. Sometimes, when salaries are paid, some workers receive theirs while others do not.
"If elected governor, we will improve the welfare of civil servants and reform the salary structure to ensure that workers receive what is due to them," he said.
He equally expressed concern over the plight of pensioners, promising that his administration would prioritise the payment of their entitlements.
The senator accused the Bala Mohammed administration of favouritism and alleged mismanagement of public resources, describing it as a government that served the interests of family members and associates rather than the general public.
He also questioned the government's development priorities, arguing that road construction alone was insufficient to address the state's pressing challenges.
Buba called on the electorate to vote for PRP candidates across all elective positions, including the governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, State House of Assembly and local government councilorship seats.
The governorship candidate also urged party members, supporters and stakeholders to embrace unity, mutual respect and peaceful political engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He called on members of the campaign council to conduct an honest and issue-based campaign, free from violence, intimidation and unnecessary political confrontation.
According to him, the party's chances of electoral victory would depend on collective commitment, discipline and unity among its members.
He urged supporters to put aside their differences, speak with one voice and work together to strengthen the party and secure victory at the polls.
Buba further tasked campaign council members with ensuring that their activities promoted peace, constructive engagement and democratic values, rather than creating tension and division.
He reminded supporters that political differences should not destroy relationships among party members and citizens.
Earlier, the Bauchi State PRP Chairman, Abdulrahman Yusuf Muazu, disclosed that 1,000 members had been selected to serve on the governorship campaign council to mobilise support for the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
He challenged each member to secure at least 250 votes for Buba and other PRP candidates.
Muazu added that legislative candidates would establish separate campaign committees comprising 4,000 members, bringing the party's total campaign structure to 5,000 members.
He said each member of the campaign structure was expected to mobilise at least 250 votes for the party.
Also speaking, the incumbent Senator Sama'ila Kaila urged campaign council members to reach every nook and cranny of the state to canvass support for the PRP.
He said the members were selected based on their merit and suitability for the assignment, urging them to justify the confidence reposed in them.
Similarly, Dahuwa, the party's candidate for Bauchi North Senatorial District, described the PRP as the political platform capable of addressing the needs and aspirations of the people.
He urged the campaign council to intensify grassroots mobilisation across the state to ensure victory for Buba and other party candidates in the forthcoming elections.
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