Yusuf Buhari, son of late President Muhammadu Buhari, has officially declared interest in contesting for a seat in the House of Representatives.
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 formally unveiled his ambition under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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 the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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 Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua constituency under the All Progressives Congress.
“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.
“Your support will help my ambition to succeed, to bring infrastructural development as well as human capital 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 development was further confirmed by Bashir Ahmad, former special assistant on digital communications, who revealed via his X page that the move followed extensive consultations with key stakeholders.
Yusuf’s declaration comes just days after APC stakeholders in Sandamu Local Government Area of Katsina State openly endorsed him as their preferred candidate for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency.
The stakeholders’ endorsement was sealed during a crucial meeting at the Sandamu Local Government secretariat, attended by top political figures and appointees across the constituency.
Speaking at the gathering, council chairman Usman Na-Lado described the move as a united decision by party stakeholders, citing Yusuf’s growing acceptance and perceived capacity to represent the people.
Na-Lado also revealed that the meeting went beyond Yusuf’s ambition, as stakeholders reaffirmed their backing for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Dikko Radda as the APC’s standard-bearers for the presidency and governorship in the 2027 general elections.
