Iyabo Obasanjo and Others Pursue National Assembly Seats

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, political dynasties are increasingly prominent as children of former Nigerian leaders seek National Assembly seats. Notable aspirants include Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who aims to return to the Senate representing Ogun Central under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

She has prior experience in the Senate. Yusuf Buhari, son of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, is contesting for a House of Representatives seat for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency of Katsina State on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform.

Additionally, Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, is also seeking a House of Representatives seat in Adamawa State. This trend of political families raises concerns about the concentration of political influence, although supporters argue that voters should ultimately decide based on merit rather than lineage.