Buhari’s son declares bid for Reps seat in 2027

Yusuf, the only son of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general election.

Yusuf, in a letter he personally signed, expressed interest in representing the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The letter, dated April 3, 2026, titled “Expression of interest to contest for the seat of House of Representatives Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency,” stated that his decision followed extensive consultations with stakeholders.

Yusuf said he was motivated by a desire to contribute to quality leadership and drive infrastructural and human capital development within the constituency.

“With all respect, I am extremely delighted to write and inform you of my intention to contest for the seat of House of Representatives at the above-mentioned constituency (Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua), under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC),” he noted, while also appealing for support to actualise his ambition.

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His declaration came about a week after APC stakeholders in Sandamu Local Government Area of Katsina State endorsed him as their preferred candidate for the constituency.

The endorsement was reached during a meeting at the Sandamu Local Government Secretariat, attended by elected officials and political appointees from across the federal constituency.

Party sources, however, disclosed that Yusuf’s endorsement followed a directive from Governor Dikko Radda, describing him as the governor’s preferred candidate for the House of Representatives seat.