Yusuf Buhari, the son of Nigeria's former President Muhammadu Buhari, has publicly denied any intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections. The denial came in response to widespread speculation fueled by a social media post from Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to the ex-president.
On April 7, 2026, Yusuf Buhari took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to clarify his position. He stated, "I have not declared interest to contest for a House of Representatives seat in 2027. I am focused on my business and my family." This statement directly contradicts the earlier claims circulating online.
The initial report originated from a post by Bashir Ahmad, who served as Special Assistant on Digital Communications to President Muhammadu Buhari. Ahmad's post, which did not cite a direct statement from Yusuf, had suggested the younger Buhari's political ambition, leading to significant media discussion.
As of now, no official declaration of candidacy for the 2027 elections has been filed by Yusuf Buhari with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Political analysts note that while family names carry weight in Nigerian politics, such early denials are not uncommon and the situation may evolve as the election cycle approaches.
