“30-year-old” Mahmud Buba withdraws from 2027 House of Reps race amid age row

Amid growing controversy over his age, Mahmud Sadis Buba has withdrawn his bid to contest the Sabon Gari Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.

Buba, who claimed to be 30 years old, announced his decision barely 24 hours after his passport and National Identity Number (NIN) card surfaced on social media.

The documents indicate that he was born on August 27, 2010, making him underage and ineligible to contest for the elective office.

In a letter addressed to the Kaduna State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Buba said the withdrawal takes immediate effect.

“This was not an easy decision, but it was hastened by the reconciliation efforts initiated by stakeholders and leaders of our party.

“Consequently, after extensive consultations with my family, political associates, and stakeholders within our great party, I have decided that this decision is in the best interest of the All Progressives Congress (APC). I believe that uniting behind a single candidate is paramount to our victory in the general election and for the continued progress of our constituency and state,” Buba said.

He thanked Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani and other party leaders for the opportunity to participate in the nomination process, describing the experience as enriching. He also reaffirmed his loyalty to the APC.

“My withdrawal is not a sign of weakness, but a sacrifice for the greater good of the party. I assure you that I remain a faithful party member and am committed to working tirelessly to ensure the victory of the party’s consensus candidate at the polls.

“I ask my supporters to remain calm, united, and to throw their full weight behind the party’s decision and whoever emerges as the party’s candidate,” he added.