2027: Meet Rep aspirant taking on Ango Abdullahi’s son

Thirty year-old Mahmud Sadis Buba, has caused more than a stir since he made known his intention to contest the Sabon Gari Federal Constituency seat in Kaduna State. The young man would be contesting the All Progressives Congress ticket with the incumbent, Sadiq Ango Abdullahi, son of elder statesman, Prof Ango Abdullahi. Buba, popularly nicknamed […]

Thirty year-old Mahmud Sadis Buba, has caused more than a stir since he made known his intention to contest the Sabon Gari Federal Constituency seat in Kaduna State.

The young man would be contesting the All Progressives Congress ticket with the incumbent, Sadiq Ango Abdullahi, son of elder statesman, Prof Ango Abdullahi.

Buba, popularly nicknamed “Al-ajabin Zazzau” because of his physique and size has attracted widespread attention within and outside the constituency, with many political observers closely monitoring his growing influence.

The Sabon Gari Federal Constituency is regarded as one of the most politically competitive constituencies in Kaduna State. It is home to several prominent politicians, including APC North-West Deputy National Chairman, Garba Datti Babawo; former Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Aminu Abdullahi Shagali; and former Kaduna State PDP Chairman, Sa’in Jama’a.

The constituency, which comprises 13 wards, hosts several federal institutions and a diverse population, making elections highly competitive.

Buba, who resides with his parents at Layin Ambassador in Samaru, Zaria, is unmarried and relatively new to elective politics.

While some political actors initially dismissed his ambition as a mere publicity stunt, others now view him as a serious contender due to his links with influential politicians at both the state and national levels.

Some supporters of the incumbent lawmaker, Sadiq Ango Abdullahi, reportedly see Buba’s entry into the race as a mere drama and an attempt to make himself a celebrity in the area

An APC supporter in Samaru, Mallam Ali “Go Slow,” described Buba as a grassroots mobiliser who previously served as chairman of the “Tinubu–Uba Sani Agenda 2027” support group.

He said the Buba’s youthful appearance has sparked massive discussions online after photos and videos of his screening exercise in Abuja went viral.

“Many Nigerians were surprised by how young he looks for someone contesting for the National Assembly. Some people even describe him as one of the youngest aspirants in the race,” he said.

Ali added that Buba inherited political influence from his family background as his father is related to former Nigerian Ambassador to Senegal, Amb. Sule Buba.

Checks further revealed that the aspirant has established connections with several high-profile political figures in the country and has been seen in photographs alongside President Bola Tinubu, Governor Uba Sani, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and other national leaders.

He reportedly gained public attention shortly after the 2023 general elections when photographs of him with former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and former President Muhammadu Buhari surfaced online.

A resident of Samaru, Idris Umar, recalled that Buba distributed bags of rice to residents during the Ramadan fasting period as part of his humanitarian activities.

“Despite his physical stature, many people around here like him because of his philanthropic gestures. But defeating the incumbent lawmaker will not be easy because he is well grounded politically,” Umar said.

Political observers believe the incumbent lawmaker, Sadiq Ango Abdullahi, still enjoys significant grassroots support, having won the PDP primary election while in kidnappers den and the general election in 2023 with a wide margin.

The lawmaker is also believed to benefit from the political influence of his father, Prof. Ango Abdullahi, a former governorship candidate in Kaduna State, former presidential adviser on food security, and current Chairman of the Northern Elders Forum.

However, political analysts say Buba represents a new generation of politically connected youths seeking greater participation in leadership and governance.

His recent presentation of nomination forms to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Seyi Tinubu, and other senior political figures has further fueled speculation about his growing political relevance within APC circles.

 

Supporters describe him as energetic and connected to ordinary people, while others view his emergence as a sign of increasing youth participation in Nigerian politics.

They say that if Buba secures the APC ticket and eventually wins the election, he could become one of the youngest members of Nigeria’s 11th National Assembly.

Reactions have continued to trail his aspiration on social media, with many describing him as a fresh face in politics.

If Buba makes it to the House of Representatives, he wont be the youngest in the current dispensation as Ibrahim Bello Mohammed  who represents  Birnin-Kebbi/Kalgo/Bunza Federal Constituency of Kebbi State assumed office in 2023 at age 27.