Yusuf Buhari wins APC Reps ticket in primary election

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Yusuf Buhari wins APC Reps ticket in primary election

Yusuf Buhari, son of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal seat in the primaries. Other news includes the disqualification of Aiyedatiwa's preferred candidates in the APC primaries in Ondo and allegations of manipulation during the Kogi primaries. Additionally, 74 aspirants are vying for 14 APC House of Representatives tickets in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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