Tag: Yusuf Buhari

APC grants automatic Katsina Reps. ticket to Yusuf Buhari

Aminu Imam
APC grants Yusuf Buhari

Son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf, has secured the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general elections. According to reports, Yusuf was adopted unopposed following a stakeholders’ meeting held in Katsina on April 28. The consensus agreement was announced by the Chairman of the committee for Daura Zone, Ahmed Ɗangiwa. The adoption followed consultations among party leaders and stakeholders in the area. Speaking after the announcement, the APC Chairman of Mai’adua local government area, Mannir Musa, called…

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2027: Yusuf Buhari declares interest in Katsina Reps. seat

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Yusuf Buhari declares

Son of the Late Niferia’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf, has declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Daura/Sandamu/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency in Katsina State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development emerged on 𝕏, where it was indicated that the declaration was made during a courtesy visit to the Katsina State governor, Dikko Raɗɗa. As of the time of filing this report, official details of the visit and declaration were yet to be independently confirmed by relevant authorities. However, sources familiar with the development suggest…

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Tension in APC, as Daura stakeholders oppose imposition of Yusuf Buhari 

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Daura stakeholders on Yusuf Buhari

Tensions are mounting within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Daura, Katsina State, as party stakeholders resist what they call attempts to impose candidates ahead of the forthcoming elections.   Influential party figures, including Barrister Ahmad el-Marzuq, have openly cautioned against sidelining internal consultations and due process. In a video circulating on social media, el-Marzuq warned party leaders against being used to force candidates on the people, irrespective of their status.   “They should not allow themselves to be manipulated into forcing any candidate on the people”, he said.  “But if…

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