Breaking: Former President Buhari's Son Joins 2027 Race
- Former president Muhammadu Buhari's son, Yusuf, informed stakeholders about his intention to contest in the 2027 elections
- Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad disclosed that Yusuf would contest for a seat in the House of Representatives under the APC
- Yusuf Buhari's declaration for the seat of Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency in the National Assembly generated mixed reactions from Nigerians
Yusuf Buhari, the son of the late former president Muhammadu Buhari, has officially informed stakeholders of his interest to contest the House of Representatives seat for Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua constituency under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Bashir Ahmad, a former presidential aide, disclosed the development in a social media post on Monday, April 6, adding that the announcement followed a wider consultation.
Source: Facebook
The announcement, shared on Bashir Ahmad's verified X account, came amid alignments and realignments ahead of the 2027 general election.
The X post read: "Following wide consultations, Yusuf Buhari, the son of our late boss, President Muhammadu Buhari, has informed stakeholders of his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua constituency under the All Progressives Congress."
Nigerians react as Buhari's son joins politics
However, Buhari's political ambition has started generating mixed reactions from Nigerians. Below are some of their comments:
Musa Jidda alleged that Yusuf Buhari might have been pushed because of his father's legacy:
"This country is still being ruined by emotions and nepotism. The boy may not have the capacity or even the interest, but because he's the son of a powerful figure, kingmakers will ram him into office and end up wasting four valuable years of his constituents."
Lekan Johnson alleged that politics is becoming a family business in Nigeria:
"Politics is becoming a family business in Nigeria. The real question is not whose son he is, but what fresh ideas and genuine service he brings to the people of that constituency. Nigerians deserve substance over surname."
Source: Twitter
Bashir casts doubt on the former president's son:
"I doubt this guy can even name ten streets in that constituency, yet some people, out of sheer greed and self-interest, are pushing him forward to represent them in the House of Reps. Meanwhile, there are credible and competent individuals who actually live there and understand the real problems facing the community. This kind of mindset is exactly what keeps holding us back; we seriously need to change how we think and choose our leaders in this country."
Basiru Usman Kauru expressed pessimism about the young Buhari:
"After wide consultations or forceful consultations, we have now agreed to run. My perception is that I don't think Yusuf Buhari will be so crucial the way he is. I see him so slow and inactive. But, I don't think he will do the needful. Despite that, Falle Daya ce."
Nurh criticised the late former president:
"May Allah prevent him from behaving like his father in wickedness. Honestly, we had good expectations of him, but it turns out that’s not the case. We like him, but he does not like us."
You can read more reactions to the declaration on X here:
Nigerians react to Yusuf Buhari's campaign posters
Legit.ng earlier reported that former President Muhammadu Buhari's son, Yusuf, got Nigerians talking after his posters to run for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 elections emerged.
A PDP chieftain, Segun Sowunmi, who reacted by sharing the former president's son in his political endeavours, got Nigerians talking.
The PDP chieftain, in his post, wished Yusuf Buhari well as he stepped into politics and prayed that God should make the people support him.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
