From Abdulwahab Muhammad By Alphapress Editorial
As the 2027 political landscape gradually takes shape, Senator Shehu Buba Umar, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, has intensified grassroots engagement—this time through influential Islamic clerics and religious stakeholders.At a high-level meeting held at Sulgad Hotel in Bauchi, the Senator convened members of the Shura Council of the Bauchi State Muslim Parliament, alongside stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), shortly after the party’s congress.Clerics Mobilised for PVC Drive
Addressing the gathering, Senator Buba urged religious leaders to take an active role in civic education by encouraging their followers to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections.He emphasized that clerics, as moral and spiritual authorities, remain critical in shaping public consciousness and mobilising voter participation.“You are the light and guides of society. Your role in educating the people on civic responsibility, especially voter registration, is crucial to strengthening our democracy,” the Senator stated.Influential Islamic Figures in AttendanceThe meeting drew prominent Islamic scholars and Imams across Bauchi State, including:Imam Bala Ahmad Baban Inna (Chief Imam, Bauchi Central Mosque)Dr. Bashir Sheikh Dahiru BauchiImam Dr. Fatihi Sheikh DahiruDr. Ibrahim DisinaSheikh Shu’aibu Sambo LutiSheikh Muhammad Rabi’u JordanThe diverse representation—cutting across Darika, Izala, and Shia groups—underscored the strategic religious unity behind the engagement.Clerics Applaud Senator’s RecordChairman of the Shura Council, Sheikh Yusuf Abdullahi Jahun, commended the Senator’s developmental strides, highlighting projects and interventions that directly impact the people.The clerics praised Senator Buba’s record in:Mosque constructionEstablishment of Islamic schoolsHuman empowerment initiativesScholarships and tuition supportWelfare for the poor and vulnerableThey described his leadership as compassionate and community-driven, offering prayers for his continued success and good health.Beyond spiritual undertones, the gathering carried clear political implications. The endorsement-like commendations from clerics signal growing alignment between religious influence and political mobilisation ahead of 2027.₦10 Million Support to Shura CouncilIn a move seen as both supportive and strategic.
Senator Buba donated ₦10 million to assist the activities of the Shura Council’s committee—further cementing his relationship with the religious bloc.The Senator noted that the meeting also served as an opportunity to thank Almighty Allah for the successful completion of Ramadan and Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, while appreciating the consistent support from religious leaders.With this move, Senator Shehu Buba Umar appears to be consolidating influence at the intersection of religion and politics—an arena that remains highly potent in Bauchi’s electoral dynamics.Mobilising clerics for PVC awareness is not just civic engagement—it is a calculated early strategy to shape voter turnout, loyalty, and narrative control ahead of the 2027 elections.
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