Yusuf Muhammadu Buhari, son of Nigeria’s late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency in Katsina State, securing the party’s House of Representatives ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. TheCable
The Returning Officer, Hon. Lawal Garba, declared Yusuf the winner with 17,342 votes, while his opponent, Auwal Lawal Musa — son of former DSS Director-General Lawal Musa Daura — scored 480 votes. Channels Television
Party officials described the exercise as peaceful and transparent, conducted in line with APC’s internal democracy guidelines. Channels Television
In his acceptance speech, Yusuf thanked delegates, party leaders, and the people of Sandamu, Daura, and Mai’adua for their support, pledging to carry all members along towards a 2027 APC victory. TheCable
However, his challenger, Auwalu Lawan Daura, rejected the outcome, alleging the exercise did not follow party guidelines and that many participants lacked valid APC membership cards. Daily Post Nigeria
With this victory, Yusuf Buhari is expected to fly the APC flag for the constituency seat in the 2027 general elections. Punch
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