Yusuf Buhari, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has declared his intention to contest a seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The development was disclosed by Bashir Ahmad, a former special assistant on digital communications, to the ex-president.
According to Ahmad, Yusuf formally communicated his ambition in a letter dated 3 April, addressed to stakeholders in his constituency.
In the letter, Yusuf Buhari said he intends to represent the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua federal constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), expressing a desire to contribute to good governance and development.
“I am extremely delighted to inform you of my intention to contest for this position, as I aim to contribute to good leadership and bring development to our people,” the letter read.
Confirming the move in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) page, Ahmad stated that the decision followed extensive consultations with key stakeholders across the constituency.
Since leaving office, Yusuf Buhari has maintained a low public profile, making this declaration his most significant political step to date.
Meanwhile, stakeholders of the APC in Sandamu Local Government Area of Katsina State have thrown their weight behind his candidacy.
The endorsement was announced at a high-level meeting held at the Sandamu Local Government secretariat, attended by elected officials and political appointees from across the constituency.
The council chairman, Usman Na Lado, said the endorsement reflects a collective decision aimed at strengthening the party’s chances in the 2027 elections.
He noted that Yusuf Buhari was chosen based on his perceived capacity and acceptance among party leaders.
Na Lado added that the meeting also reaffirmed support for President Bola Tinubu and Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda as the APC’s preferred candidates for the presidency and governorship, respectively.
He further disclosed that stakeholders endorsed Nasiru Yahaya Daura for the Daura Senatorial seat, describing the decisions as part of early preparations for the 2027 general elections.
The chairman also urged party loyalists to intensify grassroots mobilization efforts to secure victory at the polls.
