By Muhammad Sani Muazu
The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has called on Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad, to consider joining its ranks, citing the need to strengthen ideological politics and prevent Nigeria from drifting towards a one-party system.
The appeal was made by the National Coordinator of PRP Glory Restoration Group, Barista S.G. Idris, during a media briefing in Bauchi, where he was flanked by the state chairman of the party, Alhaji Abdurrahman Yusuf Muazu, and the state secretary, Comrade Abba Karsani.
Idris said the party had been closely monitoring moves by major political parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to woo the Bauchi governor, stressing that PRP could not afford to remain passive given its historical relevance in the state.
He recalled that in the 2019 general elections, the PRP made significant electoral gains despite not fielding a presidential candidate, winning key House of Representatives seats in Bauchi and Katagum constituencies. According to him, the development demonstrated the party’s grassroots strength and electoral potential.
Expressing concern over what he described as a growing trend towards political consolidation, Idris warned that Nigeria risks sliding into a one-party state if alternative political platforms are not strengthened through ideological alignment and broader participation.
“The best way to avoid such a scenario is for credible personalities to align with parties based on ideology,” he said, adding that the PRP remains a people-oriented, socialist party committed to the welfare of citizens.
He noted that the PRP, which traces its roots to the defunct NEPU movement and has existed since the 1970s, remains one of Nigeria’s oldest political parties, sustained by its ideological foundation rather than opportunistic alliances.
While acknowledging that the Bauchi State Government had recorded some achievements, Idris maintained that more needed to be done, particularly in addressing the welfare of citizens.
“As a socialist-oriented party, our primary concern is the well-being of the people, which we believe still requires urgent attention,” he stated.
He argued that the governor’s alignment with a party like the PRP would provide the ideological structure needed to bridge existing governance gaps and enhance people-centred policies.
Idris further dismissed the influence of what he termed “Abuja-based political alliances,” insisting that Bauchi voters have historically demonstrated independence in their choices.
He cited the 2019 elections as an example, noting that while the PDP produced the governor, the PRP secured federal legislative seats and the NNPP won representation in the state assembly—an indication, he said, that voters prioritise performance over political alignments.
The PRP chieftain emphasised that the party currently has no internal crisis and remains open to new entrants willing to work in the interest of Bauchi State.
“We are ready to sacrifice personal interests for the collective good of the state. There is space in PRP for those who are committed to genuine development,” he added.
He concluded that the call on the governor was driven by the need to reposition Bauchi State on the path of inclusive and ideologically guided governance.
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