The only male child of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf (Talban Daura), has indicated interest in running for the House of Representatives seat in the 2027 poll.
This was contained in a letter which he personally signed on Monday.
The letter, dated 3rd April 2026, is titled: “Expression of interest to contest for the seat of House of Representatives Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency.”
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 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.”
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.
While addressing participants, 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.
Reliable sources within the party revealed that the endorsement of Yusuf Buhari is a clear directive from Governor Dikko Radda.
According to one of the sources, “Yusuf Buhari is the state governor’s anointed candidate.”
The PUNCH