Yusuf Buhari, the only son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has officially stepped into the political arena.
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State confirmed Yusuf as the consensus candidate for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives elections.
The Road to Consensus
The decision to field Yusuf follows weeks of strategic consultations and high-level meetings:
- The Declaration: Yusuf formally notified stakeholders of his ambition in early April, stating that his goal is to contribute to “good and qualitative leadership” and “infrastructural development” in his home constituency.
- The Governor’s Blessing: On April 22, Yusuf visited Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda to seek his backing. Following this visit, key party leaders and traditional figures, including Alhaji Musa Haro (Dan Madamin Daura), openly solicited support for his bid.
- Consensus Agreement: While the seat is currently held by Aminu Jamo, the party has moved toward a consensus model to ensure unity. Reports suggest that other potential aspirants are being engaged to collaborate with Yusuf rather than compete in a fractured primary.
A Shift from Privacy to Partisanship
This move marks a dramatic change in public persona for the younger Buhari:
- The Silent Son: During his father’s presidency (2015–2023), Yusuf was known for maintaining a strictly private life, rarely speaking on political matters or appearing at partisan events.
- The “Legacy” Campaign: Supporters see his entry as a way to preserve the “Buhari legacy” of discipline in the Northwest. He has been joined on the campaign trail by his cousin and former lawmaker, Fatuhu Muhammad, signaling a unified family front.
