Yusuf Buhari, son of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has formally declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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In a letter dated April 3, 2026, addressed to stakeholders, Buhari outlined his decision to run for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai'Adua Federal Constituency seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), following what he described as extensive consultations.
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The letter 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).
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"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.
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"Your support will help my ambition to succeed, to bring infrastructural development as well as human capital development to the people of this constituency.
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"While expecting your full support and encouragement, I wish you all the very best in all your undertakings.ÔÇØ
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The development was also confirmed by Bashir Ahmad, former Special Assistant on Digital Communications to the late president, who disclosed in a post on X that the decision followed broad engagement with key stakeholders.
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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 held at the local government secretariat, attended by elected officials and political appointees across the constituency.
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Speaking at the meeting, the council chairman, Usman Na-Lado, described the endorsement as a collective decision, noting that Buhari's candidacy was considered suitable based on his perceived capacity and acceptance within the party.
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He also stated that the meeting reaffirmed support for President Bola
Tinubu and Governor Dikko Radda as the APC's candidates for the presidency and governorship positions, respectively, in the 2027 elections.
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The announcement marks Buhari's first formal step into elective
Politics as preparations gradually begin for the next general election cycle.
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