Mahmud Sadis Buba, a 30-year-old politician from Kaduna State, has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms to contest for the House of Representatives. He is seeking to represent the Sabon-Gari federal constituency at the National Assembly, signaling his formal entry into the race.
Buba is the chairman of the ‘Tinubu—Uba Sani Agenda ‘27’ support group, a political platform that mobilises grassroots support for President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani. His decision to purchase the APC nomination forms marks a shift from party mobilisation to elective ambition as he aims to secure the party’s ticket for the federal constituency seat.
The 30-year-old’s move places him among the younger aspirants positioning themselves ahead of the next election cycle. By obtaining both the expression of interest and nomination forms, Buba has completed the first official step required to contest under the APC platform. Party primaries will determine who eventually emerges as the candidate to represent Sabon-Gari federal constituency in the general election.
Sabon-Gari, one of the key constituencies in Kaduna State, is known for its politically active voter base. Securing the APC ticket is expected to be competitive, given the party’s structure and influence in the state. Buba’s role as chairman of a pro-Tinubu and pro-Uba Sani support group has made him visible within certain party circles, particularly among youth and grassroots mobilisers.
Although he has not released a lengthy public statement detailing his plans, his action in picking up the forms confirms his intention to run. Political associates describe his ambition as part of a broader effort to encourage youth participation in governance and representation at the federal level.
His declaration comes at a time when more young Nigerians are stepping forward to contest elective positions, following reforms such as the Not Too Young To Run Act, which lowered the age requirements for political offices. For many within the party, Buba’s candidacy reflects that generational shift, even as established politicians continue to dominate the landscape.
Within local political circles in Kaduna, reactions have begun to trail his announcement. Some party members view his aspiration as a sign of growing youth involvement in the APC’s internal processes, while others note that the real test will come during the primaries, where delegate support often determines the outcome….See More
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