2027: Buhari’s son, Yusuf declares interest for political position

Politics 2027: Buhari’s son, Yusuf declares interest for political position Published on April 7, 2026 By Ogaga Ariemu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The son of Nigeria’s late former president, Muhammad Buhari, Yusuf has declared his intention to contest for the post of House of Representatives in the 2027 general election. Former presidential aide, Bahir Ahmad disclosed this in a statement on his X account on Monday. According to him, Yusuf’s decision to run for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua Katsina State federal constituency under the All Progressives Congress comes after due consultation. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “Following wide consultations, Yusuf Buhari, the son of our late boss, President Muhammadu Buhari, has informed stakeholders of his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua constituency under the All Progressives Congress,” Ahmad wrote on X. DAILY reports that Yusuf’s father ruled Nigeria as president between 2015 and 2023 before his death on July 13, 2025. Don't Miss 2027: Seek redress against perceived injustice in competent court – CSO to ADC You may like Kano Govt rejects ex-commissioner Sagagi’s allegations over Governor Yusuf’s defection 2027: Tinubu has not expressed interest in second term – Buhari’s ex-aide, Onochie Buhari approved local production of redesigned naira notes – Witness says at Emefiele trial It’s a miracle how Buhari’s death ended herdsmen crisis in South-East – Ohanaeze Ndigbo Rift widens as Governor Yusuf’s choice of deputy faces opposition from Ganduje loyalists Nigerian institutions similar to captives in bandits’ custody – Buhari’s ex-Minister

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