SEN. SHEHU BUBA UMAR is one of those serving national legislators referred to as first timers having been in the national assembly for the first time in their political career.
But within his short stay in the Senate from June 2023 to date, he was elected as Senate Committee Chairman on National Security and Intelligence apart from other committees he serves.
And today, he is a household name in Bauchi State with the rating as the best national legislator ever elected in the state. He has printed his name in gold and remains a reference point for others.
In this brief chat with the vibrant senator, we discussed several issues of importance and where the gubernatorial pendulum of Bauchi State may swing to in 2027 as it relates to his ambition.
Factors responsible for his electoral success at the 2023 poll.
Sen. Shehu: It was the design of Allah (SWT) that I crossed the hurdle to the Senate despite stiff opposition within and without. I was steadfast, dete