In a significant political development, Yusuf Buhari, the son of Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to vie for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency seat during the 2027 general elections. The ticket was awarded unopposed following a stakeholders’ meeting convened in Katsina on April 28. Yusuf’s candidacy was confirmed by Alhaji Ahmed Dangiwa, a former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, who chaired the Consensus Committee for Daura Zone and announced the unanimous agreement.
During the meeting, Mannir Musa, the APC chairman for Mai’adua Local Government, called on party members to embrace the consensus decision wholeheartedly. He stressed the importance of unity and collaboration for the party’s progress and the welfare of the people. Musa also appealed to Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda to extend support to aspirants who did not secure tickets, enabling them to continue serving the community. Furthermore, he urged those who received automatic tickets to remain committed to their constituents when elected.
Other aspirants who secured tickets through the consensus process include Nasir Yahaya, who will contest for the Daura senatorial seat, and Mustapha Musa, running for the Mai’adua constituency in the Katsina State House of Assembly.
In his acceptance speech, Yusuf Buhari expressed gratitude to party members for their trust and pledged to deliver quality representation if elected to the National Assembly. This development marks a notable step in his political career, as he seeks to follow in his father’s footsteps within the APC.