Yusuf Buhari, son of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has formally declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a letter dated April 3, 2026, Yusuf expressed interest in representing the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency in Katsina State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In the letter addressed to party stakeholders, Yusuf said his ambition was driven by a desire to promote infrastructural and human capital development in the constituency.
“Your support will help my ambition to succeed, to bring infrastructural development as well as human capital development to the people,” he stated.
His declaration, according to allies, followed wide consultations across the constituency.
The development was also confirmed by Bashir Ahmad, who noted that the move came after engagement with key political stakeholders
