Yusuf Buhari, son of late President Muhammadu Buhari, has declared his intention to run for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general election.
In a letter dated April 3, 2026, titled “Expression of interest to contest for the seat of House of Representatives, Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency,” Yusuf informed the All Progressives Congress of his ambition.
“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, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress,” the letter read.
“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.”
He added, “Your support will help my ambition to succeed, to bring infrastructural development as well as human capital development to the people of this constituency.”
Bashir Ahmad, former special assistant on digital communications to the late president, confirmed the development on X, noting that the decision followed extensive consultations with stakeholders.
Yusuf’s expression of interest came barely a week after stakeholders of the APC in Sandamu Local Government Area of Katsina State endorsed him as their preferred candidate for the federal constituency.
The decision was taken during a high-level meeting at the Sandamu Local Government secretariat, bringing together elected officials and political appointees across the constituency.
Council chairman Usman Na-Lado described the endorsement as a collective resolution, noting that Yusuf’s candidacy was considered suitable based on his perceived capacity and acceptance among party stakeholders.
The meeting also reaffirmed support for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Dikko Radda as the party’s flag bearers for the presidency and governorship seats, respectively, in the 2027 general elections.
