Ex-President Buhari’s Son, Yusuf Seeks To Contest For House Of Representatives Seat

Yusuf Buhari, son of Nigeria’s late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has formally indicated his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives, representing the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua federal constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The development was disclosed in a statement shared on X by Bashir Ahmad, which noted that the decision followed a series of extensive consultations across key interest groups within the constituency.

The consultations reportedly involved party leaders, community elders, and other influential figures whose support is considered crucial ahead of party primaries.

“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,” the statement read.

A letter dated April 3 and signed by him also confirmed his intention.

“With all respect, I am extremely delighted to write and inform you my intention to contest for the seat of House of Representatives at the above mentioned constituency (Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua), under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC),” the letter read.

“After a widely consultations, I wish to contest for the seat of House of Representatives Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua, as my contribution to ensure a good and qualitative leadership. Your support will help my ambition a success, to bring infrastructural development as well human support and 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.”

Yusuf Buhari’s move marks his first major step into active partisan politics, signalling a transition from private life into the public political arena.