The article discusses the reaction of Senator Shehu Buba Umar's campaign team regarding a recent Supreme Court decision related to Nigeria's Electoral Act. They assert that this ruling does not impact Buba's chances in the upcoming governorship election in Bauchi State. Jibrin S. Jibrin, who coordinates Buba's legal team, explained that the Supreme Court's judgment from September 24, 2026, should not be seen as affecting Buba's nomination. They argue that Buba's situation is different because he joined the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) early enough and did not participate in any primary elections of his previous party before switching to the PRP. The legal team insists that Buba should not be grouped with candidates who changed parties late in the process. They emphasize that neither Buba nor the PRP was involved in the Supreme Court case, and therefore, the ruling should not automatically apply to them. They also reference specific sections of the Nigerian Constitution and Electoral Act to support their claims.
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