- Safiu Kehinde
Yusuf Buhari, son of late former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has declared interest in the House of Representatives seat for Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency.
Buhari made his interest known in a letter addressed to stakeholders of the constituency in Katsina state.
As contained in the letter dated April 3rd 2026, the son of the late ex-President declared interest in contesting for the seat under the flagship of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He sought the stakeholders’ support of his ambition which he claimed will bring infrastructural and human development to the constituents.
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 All Progressives Congress (APC).
“After wide consultations, I wish to contest for the seat of the House of Representatives, Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua, as my contribution to ensure a good and qualitative leadership.
“Your support will help my ambition to succeed, to bring infrastructural development as well as 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.”
According to reports, Buhari’s expression of interest to contest the seat came barely a week after stakeholders of the APC in the Sandamu Local Government Area of Katsina State threw their weight behind him as their preferred choice for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency of the state.
The decision was taken during a high-level meeting held at the Sandamu Local Government secretariat, which brought together elected officials and political appointees across the federal constituency.
In his address, the council chairman, Usman Na-Lado, described the endorsement as a collective resolution reached by the stakeholders.
He noted that Yusuf’s candidacy was considered suitable based on his perceived capacity and acceptance among party stakeholders.
Na-Lado explained that beyond the House of Representatives seat, 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.
Meanwhile, reliable sources within the party revealed that the endorsement of Yusuf Buhari is a clear directive from Governor Dikko Radda.