The son of the former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf Buhari, has formally declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.
New Telegraph reports that Yusuf Buhari’s decision was conveyed in a letter dated Friday, April 3, 2026.
In the letter, he outlined his plan to represent the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency in Katsina State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC)
The latter reads, “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).”
“After wide consultations, I wish to contest for the seat of the House of Representatives, Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua, as my contribution to ensure a good and qualitative leadership.”
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“Your support will help my ambition to succeed, to bring infrastructural development as well as human support and 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,” he concluded.
His declaration comes shortly after party stakeholders in Sandamu Local Government Area of Katsina State reportedly endorsed him as their preferred candidate for the constituency.
At a meeting involving political office holders and party figures, the council chairman, Usman Na-Lado, described the endorsement as a collective decision, citing Yusuf’s perceived acceptance and capability among stakeholders.
The meeting also reaffirmed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda as the party’s candidates for the presidency and governorship, respectively, in the 2027 elections.
Sources within the party indicated that the endorsement of Yusuf Buhari may have the backing of the state leadership, with one source claiming, “Yusuf Buhari is the state governor’s anointed candidate.”
