RismadarVoice Reporters, May 10, 2026
The All Progressives Congress screening committee has cleared 30-year-old aspirant, Mahmud Sadis Buba, popularly known as Abin Al-Ajabin Zazzau, to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Sabon Gari Federal Constituency in Kaduna State.
Buba recently declared his intention to contest the seat after obtaining the party’s Expression of Interest and nomination forms.
Announcing his ambition on his verified Facebook page, the aspirant said his decision was driven by a desire to offer purposeful representation and inclusive development to the people of the constituency.
“Today, I humbly announce that I have obtained my nomination form to contest for the House of Representatives, Sabon Gari Federal Constituency,” he wrote.
“From my beginnings as a driver to this moment, my journey has been built on hard work, resilience, and the belief that every individual—no matter their background—can rise to serve.”
In a video circulating on social media on Sunday, Buba appeared before the screening panel dressed in traditional attire, attracting widespread reactions online due to his youthful appearance, which many users said made him appear younger than his stated age.
During the screening, Buba calmly responded to questions about his age, background and motivation for contesting.
He confirmed that he is 30 years old and the first child in a family of nine, adding that his decision to seek office was based on calls from members of his constituency.
“People called me to serve them, and I will serve. I am not doing this for myself,” he said when asked what support he expected from the party.
Buba disclosed that he is contesting alongside the incumbent member representing the constituency in the House of Representatives.
When asked why he wanted to replace the serving lawmaker, he replied, “It is not from me. It is from the people.”
The aspirant also serves as chairman of the “Tinubu–Uba Sani Agenda ’27” support group and has become increasingly visible within APC political circles in Kaduna State.
Over the years, he has been seen alongside prominent political figures, including President Bola Tinubu, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, Bello El-Rufai and Seyi Tinubu.
Before joining politics full-time, Buba worked as a driver, a background that has shaped much of his political messaging centred on grassroots inclusion and equal opportunity.
His emergence has also sparked conversations online, with many observers expressing surprise that he meets the constitutional minimum age requirement of 30 years for election into the House of Representatives.
