Nigeria, April 7 -- Yusuf Buhari, son of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections.

In a letter dated 3 April and addressed to stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Buhari said he would seek to represent the Sandamu/Daura/Mai'Adua Federal Constituency in Katsina State.

"After wide consultations, I wish to contest for the seat of the House of Representatives. as my contribution to ensure good and qualitative leadership," he wrote.

He added that his ambition is to promote infrastructure and human capital development in the constituency.

The declaration was confirmed by Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to the late...