Michael Bush

Michael Bush is a broadcaster, media entrepreneur and politician from Ekpene Ukim in Uruan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Born on 12 August 1971, he is the founder and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Bush House Nigeria, a media production organisation. His broadcasting career spans more than three decades.

Bush stated in an interview with The Nation that he studied French at the University of Uyo after spending part of his early life in Cameroon. He worked with the Akwa Ibom State Broadcasting Corporation and later developed independent broadcast programmes, including AM Express Extra. He also attended the National Institute for Cultural Orientation’s Abuja Training School during the 2015/2016 academic session.

In public service, he served as Special Assistant on Electronic Media to former Governor Udom Emmanuel. Previously a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bush initially declared his 2027 governorship ambition under the PDP before joining the Labour Party. He emerged as the party’s governorship nominee at its primary election held in Uyo on 30 May 2026.

His campaign, “Idorenyin Akwa Ibom,” identifies inclusion, justice and good governance as its priorities. Beyond broadcasting and politics, he has undertaken charitable activities through the Bush House Foundation, including educational and community support.