Fatimah Otunsanya
Yusuf Buhari, the only male child of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections.
His intention was contained in a letter he personally signed, dated April 3, 2026, titled: “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 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.
“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.”
The declaration comes days 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 followed a high-level meeting held at the Sandamu Local Government Secretariat, attended by elected officials and political appointees from across the constituency.
Speaking at the meeting, the council chairman, Usman Na-Lado, described the move as a collective decision by party stakeholders, noting that Yusuf Buhari’s candidacy was considered based on his perceived capacity and acceptance within the party.
Na-Lado also said the meeting reaffirmed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Dikko Radda as the party’s candidates for the presidency and governorship, respectively, in 2027.
However, party sources alleged that the endorsement may have been influenced by the state government.
According to one of the sources, “Yusuf Buhari is the state governor’s anointed candidate.”
