Nigeria, April 26 -- In an unprecedented move in Katsina State, three district heads have declared interest in seeking elections to the National Assembly in 2027.

The district heads are the immediate former minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika; Yusuf Buhari, son of the immediate former president, the late Muhammadu Buhari; and Daha Umar-Faruk, the son of the emir of Daura.

All three will contest under the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The former aviation minister is the district head of Sirika and holds the traditional title of Marusan Katsina. He is seeking a Senate seat. Mr Buhari is the district head of Kwasarawa and the Talban Daura, while Mr Daha is the district head of Baure and holds the title of Danburam Daura. Messrs Buhari an...