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Buhari's son secures APC ticket for 2027 Reps seat unopposed

Buhari's son secures APC ticket for 2027 Reps seat unopposed

From Vanguard · (14m ago) English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Yusuf Buhari, son of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to run for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency in the 2027 elections.
  • He was adopted unopposed as the party's candidate following a stakeholders' meeting in Katsina, with the consensus agreement announced by the chairman of the Consensus Committee for Daura Zone.
  • Party officials urged members to accept the consensus in good faith and work for the party's unity, while also appealing for support for other aspirants who did not receive tickets.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has demonstrated its commitment to internal democracy and consensus-building with the adoption of Yusuf Buhari, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, as its candidate for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency. This move, occurring unopposed after a stakeholders' meeting in Katsina, underscores the party's strategy to present strong, unifying candidates for the 2027 elections.

I urge all our people to be obedient and accept the consensus reached by the committee and stakeholders in good faith. We should all work together for the unity and progress of the party and our people.

— Mannir MusaAPC Chairman, Mai’adua Local Government, urging party members to accept the consensus decision.

The consensus agreement, announced by Alhaji Ahmed Dangiwa, chairman of the Consensus Committee for Daura Zone, reflects a deliberate effort to avoid internal strife and ensure party cohesion. APC Chairman of Mai’adua Local Government, Mannir Musa, emphasized the importance of obedience to the committee's decision, urging members to embrace the outcome for the party's unity and progress.

I urge all our people to be obedient and accept the consensus reached by the committee and stakeholders in good faith. We should all work together for the unity and progress of the party and our people.

— Mannir MusaAPC Chairman, Mai’adua Local Government, urging party members to accept the consensus decision.

This adoption is not merely about fielding a candidate; it is about signaling continuity and leveraging the Buhari name in Nigerian politics. While some may view this as a continuation of political dynasties, from a local perspective, it represents a trusted figurehead who can rally support and potentially bring development to the constituency. The appeal for support for other aspirants who missed out on tickets also highlights a nuanced approach to managing internal party dynamics, aiming to retain broader support within the party structure.

I urge all our people to be obedient and accept the consensus reached by the committee and stakeholders in good faith. We should all work together for the unity and progress of the party and our people.

— Mannir MusaAPC Chairman, Mai’adua Local Government, urging party members to accept the consensus decision.

The selection of Yusuf Buhari unopposed, alongside other consensus candidates like Nasir Yahaya for the Daura senatorial seat, suggests a party confident in its choices and focused on presenting a united front. Yusuf Buhari's pledge to provide quality representation if elected further reinforces the narrative of a candidate ready to serve, a message that resonates with constituents seeking effective leadership.

I urge all our people to be obedient and accept the consensus reached by the committee and stakeholders in good faith. We should all work together for the unity and progress of the party and our people.

— Mannir MusaAPC Chairman, Mai’adua Local Government, urging party members to accept the consensus decision.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.