Buhari’s Son Wins APC Reps Ticket In Katsina Landslide Victory

Yusuf Buhari, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed satisfaction with his emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency in Katsina State, describing his victory as a landslide.

The APC primary election, held on Saturday, produced Yusuf as the party’s flag bearer after a heavily contested process that drew attention due to the high-profile nature of the candidates involved.

Yusuf, in a post shared on social media while the election was ongoing, said he secured a decisive mandate from delegates. He stated: “Alhamdulillah! We have secured a landslide victory with 5,849 votes, defeating our opponent who polled just 21 votes. This overwhelming mandate is a clear demonstration of the trust, confidence and support of our people,” while thanking supporters for their backing.

At the conclusion of the exercise, the Chairman of the constituency APC primary election committee, Lawan Garba, officially announced that Yusuf Buhari polled 17,342 votes to defeat his closest rival, Auwalu Musa Daura, who scored 480 votes, confirming him as the party’s candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election.

However, the outcome was immediately rejected by Auwalu Musa Daura, son of former DSS Director-General Lawan Daura, who alleged irregularities in the exercise. He claimed that the primary election did not follow APC guidelines and insisted that many participants were not registered party members, describing the process as flawed.

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Speaking in an interview with DCL Hausa shortly after the election, Yusuf Buhari described the process as peaceful and transparent, insisting that there was no violence or disruption during voting. He added that aggrieved candidates were free to seek legal or party-level redress if dissatisfied with the outcome.

“I thank Allah and will continue to appreciate the good people of Daura/Sandamu/Mai’Adua for coming out to vote for me,” he said, while also calling for unity within the party.

Yusuf added that he intends to carry all stakeholders along, including his opponents, in preparation for the general elections, stressing that his ambition represents a youth-driven movement aimed at increasing youth participation in politics.

The Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua constituency is a politically significant stronghold in Katsina State, the home base of the Buhari political family, making the outcome particularly notable in the state’s political landscape.

The APC primaries in the state featured several competitive races, but Yusuf Buhari’s contest attracted significant public attention due to his family background and the involvement of other politically connected aspirants.

Party officials maintained that the exercise was conducted in line with APC guidelines and was largely peaceful across polling units, setting the stage for Yusuf Buhari’s participation in the 2027 general elections.

Buhari’s Son Wins APC Reps Ticket In Katsina Landslide Victory

Amaewhule, Other Wike Loyalists Sweep Rivers APC Reps Primaries

Loyalists of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, swept the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives primaries in Rivers State on Saturday, consolidating their influence within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The primaries, conducted across the 13 federal constituencies in the state, produced several prominent figures aligned with Wike’s political structure, including Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule.

The results were officially announced at the APC secretariat in Port Harcourt by the Chairman of the House of Representatives Primary Election Committee, Wahab Owokoniran, who described the exercise as peaceful and orderly despite political tensions in the state.

Amaewhule, one of the leading figures in the pro-Wike camp during the prolonged Rivers political crisis, emerged unopposed as the APC candidate for Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency 1 after polling 17,968 votes.

Declaring the result, Owokoniran said, “Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule having satisfied the requirement of the APC constitution and guidelines and scored the highest number of votes, is hereby declared the winner.”

The outcome of the primaries further highlighted the growing dominance of Wike’s allies within the Rivers APC amid the lingering political rift between the former governor and his estranged successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Before the primaries, the party screened aspirants and reportedly disqualified four individuals linked to Governor Fubara, including three serving members of the House of Representatives, a move that triggered criticism from some political stakeholders in the state.

Only 20 aspirants were eventually cleared to participate in the exercise.

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Among other notable winners was Dumnamene Dekor, who retained influence in Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency by defeating Israel Ngbuelo with 17,073 votes against 1,220.

Cyril Hart clinched the APC ticket for Degema-Bonny Federal Constituency after polling 7,203 votes to defeat Philemon Tombodiea, who secured 1,020 votes.

Felix Nweke emerged unopposed in Eleme/Tai/Oyigbo Federal Constituency with 18,605 votes, while Isobo Solomon defeated Luke Enerine in Akuku-Toru/Asari-Toru Federal Constituency after polling 11,303 votes against 954.

In Ahoada West/Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Federal Constituency, Chukwuemele Obuzor won unopposed with 15,626 votes.

Fredrick Apiafi also secured victory unopposed in Andoni-Opobo-Nkoro Federal Constituency after polling 8,550 votes.

Other winners included Chibuzor Nwamaka in Etche-Omuma Federal Constituency, Joy Nyebuchi in Ikwerre-Emuoha Federal Constituency, Blessing Amadi in Port Harcourt Constituency 2, Linda Steward in Okrika/Ogu-Bolo Federal Constituency and Solomon Bob in Abua-Odual/Ahoada East Federal Constituency.

Igwe Precious equally emerged candidate for Port Harcourt Federal Constituency after polling 5,885 votes as the sole aspirant.

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, including the Rivers Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Johnson Sinikiem, monitored the exercise at the party secretariat.

The committee temporarily suspended proceedings twice while awaiting collation of results from some constituencies, including Port Harcourt, Khana/Gokana, Akuku-Toru/Asari-Toru and Degema-Bonny.

Following the exercise, Owokoniran praised party members for conducting what he described as a violence-free primary despite widespread perceptions of political instability in Rivers State.

“This is the final declaration. We have declared 13 out of 13 federal constituency results. We want to let the whole world know that the election was conducted in a very peaceful atmosphere,” he stated.

He added that there was no rancour or violence during the process, contrary to fears that political tensions in Rivers could disrupt the primaries.

The Rivers APC Publicity Secretary, Chibike Ikenga, also commended party members for maintaining order and urged victorious aspirants to remain humble ahead of the general elections.

“That you have won today doesn’t mean you have won the general election,” Ikenga said, while assuring aggrieved aspirants that the party would work towards reconciliation and unity.

Political observers noted that most of the successful aspirants are associated with the “Rainbow Coalition” or “Joint Coalition,” a political alliance reportedly designed to unite APC and PDP supporters in Rivers State in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.

The latest development is expected to further deepen the power struggle between the camps loyal to Wike and Governor Fubara, whose political relationship collapsed barely months after the governor assumed office in 2023.

Analysts believe the primaries have strengthened Wike’s hold on the APC structure in Rivers State while raising fresh questions about Fubara’s political future ahead of the next election cycle.

Amaewhule, Other Wike Loyalists Sweep Rivers APC Reps Primaries

15-Year-Old APC Aspirant Quits Kaduna Reps Race Over Age Scandal

A teenage aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sadisu Buba Mahmud, has withdrawn from the race to represent Sabon Gari Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives following controversy over his real age.

The withdrawal came after an investigative report by Peoples Gazette alleged that the young politician falsified his age to qualify for the 2027 National Assembly election.

The development has sparked nationwide reactions, with many Nigerians debating issues surrounding age verification, youth participation in politics, and constitutional requirements for elective offices.

The controversy began after Mahmud, who had gained popularity in Kaduna political circles, reportedly claimed during public appearances and media interviews that he was 30 years old.

However, an investigation by Peoples Gazette allegedly uncovered official records showing otherwise.

Date of birth of Sadisu Buba Mahmud

According to the report, documents including his birth certificate, National Identification Number (NIN) details, and passport information indicated that Mahmud was born on August 27, 2010, making him 15 years old.

The revelation immediately raised questions about his eligibility to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives under Nigerian law.

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Under the Nigerian Constitution, candidates seeking election into the House of Representatives must be at least 25 years old.

Following the report, the APC aspirant officially announced his withdrawal from the contest.

In a letter reportedly submitted to party leaders in Kaduna State, Mahmud said the decision was reached after consultations with family members, political allies, and stakeholders within the party.

He described the move as necessary for party unity and stability ahead of future political activities.

The teenager, who had attracted attention due to his youthful appearance and disability status, had earlier been celebrated by supporters as a symbol of youth inclusion in Nigerian politics.

His emergence had also generated conversations on the increasing involvement of young Nigerians in governance and leadership.

The controversy has continued to dominate discussions across social media platforms, with Nigerians expressing mixed opinions over the incident.

While some criticised the alleged falsification of age, others argued that the case highlights the need for stronger verification processes within political parties and electoral institutions.

Others also noted that the situation reflects the growing interest of Nigerian youths in active politics, especially after the constitutional amendment that reduced age requirements for certain elective positions through the “Not Too Young To Run” campaign.

Despite the controversy, political observers believe the incident may further intensify conversations around transparency, credibility, and youth representation in Nigeria’s democratic process.

The APC leadership in Kaduna State is yet to issue a detailed official statement on the matter as of the time of filing this report.

15-Year-Old APC Aspirant Quits Kaduna Reps Race Over Age Scandal