The late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s son, Yusuf Buhari, has declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections.
In a letter dated April 3, 2026, Buhari’s son, Yusuf Buhari, formally expressed interest in representing the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He said his decision followed wide consultations with key stakeholders, adding that his ambition is driven by a desire to contribute to quality leadership, infrastructural development, and human capital growth in the constituency.
“Expression of interest to contest for the seat of House of Representatives, Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency.” It read,
“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 the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“Following wide consultations, Yusuf Buhari, the son of our late boss, President Muhammadu Buhari, has informed stakeholders of his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua constituency under the All Progressives Congress.
“After wide consultations, I wish to contest for the seat of the House of Representatives, Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua, as my contribution to ensure good and qualitative leadership.
“Your support will help my ambition to succeed, to bring infrastructural development as well as human capital development to the people of this constituency.
“While expecting your full support and encouragement, I wish you all the very best in all your undertakings,” it concluded.
The development was confirmed by Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to the late president, who noted that the move followed extensive engagement with political actors in the area.
Yusuf Buhari’s declaration comes shortly after stakeholders of the APC in Sandamu Local Government Area of Katsina State endorsed him as their preferred candidate for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency.
The endorsement was reached during a meeting involving party leaders, elected officials, and political appointees, where his candidacy was described as widely accepted within the party.
Stakeholders at the meeting also reaffirmed their support for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Dikko Radda as APC flag bearers for the 2027 presidential and governorship elections, respectively.
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