Yusuf Buhari, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to reports by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Yusuf was adopted unopposed during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Katsina State on April 28, where party leaders unanimously endorsed his candidacy.

The consensus decision was announced by Ahmed Dangiwa, who chaired the committee for the Daura Zone.

Speaking after the adoption, APC Chairman in Mai’adua Local Government, Mannir Musa, urged party members to accept the outcome in good faith and maintain unity, while calling on Governor Dikko Radda to support aspirants who did not secure tickets.

Other consensus candidates announced include Nasir Yahaya for the Daura senatorial seat and Mustapha Musa for the Mai’adua constituency in the Katsina State House of Assembly.

In his remarks, Yusuf Buhari expressed appreciation for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to provide quality representation if elected.