VIDEO: Meet Buba, The Popular Zaria Politician Drawing Attention Ahead Of 2027 Race

Kaduna politician Mahmud Sadis Buba has continued to attract public attention following his declaration to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Sabon Gari Federal Constituency in the 2027 elections.

Buba, who is widely known in Zaria and other parts of Kaduna State for his inspiring personal story and physical condition, recently surfaced in a trending screening video where he responded to questions concerning his ambition within the All Progressives Congress.

During the interaction, he was asked whether he had any rival in the APC primary race. Responding, the aspirant stated that only two people were contesting for the ticket.

The interviewer further asked whether he had considered requesting the current serving lawmaker to step down for him. In response, Buba noted that the lawmaker was already serving in office.

When questioned on why he still wanted to replace the incumbent, the politician explained that the decision was not entirely his personal ambition, insisting that people had called on him to serve.

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The video has since generated reactions online, with many social media users discussing his confidence, ambition, and growing popularity ahead of the 2027 political season.

A few days earlier, Buba formally announced his intention to contest after obtaining his nomination and Expression of Interest forms.

Reflecting on his journey, he revealed that he once worked as a driver before rising into politics, describing his story as proof that determination and resilience can create opportunities regardless of background or physical challenges.

He also promised to focus on honest representation, development, and people-oriented leadership if elected to represent the constituency.

Who Gets Locked Out? Questions Trail Section 77(5) Of Electoral Act Debate

Fresh political conversations are emerging around Section 77(5) of the Electoral Act, 2026, following claims that only party members whose names appear in registers submitted to INEC ahead of primaries may participate in candidate selection processes.

The debate gained attention after reports surfaced from an affidavit linked to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), where concerns were reportedly raised about the implications of the provision ahead of the 2027 elections.

According to the interpretation attracting public discussion, political parties are expected to transmit their membership registers to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before conducting primaries, while only individuals captured in those registers may vote or be voted for during party conventions and primary elections.

While supporters argue the measure could strengthen party structure, reduce manipulation, and improve internal accountability, critics fear it may also create new barriers within Nigeria’s already tense political environment.

The growing concern is simple: who gets locked out?

Observers say the issue goes beyond technical legal language. Questions are now being asked about how the provision could affect new entrants into political parties, late defectors, coalition arrangements, and emerging political movements ahead of 2027.

Some analysts believe strict enforcement of party register deadlines could make it harder for politicians switching parties close to elections to participate fully in primaries. Others fear internal party power blocs may weaponise membership verification processes against perceived rivals.

The controversy has also triggered wider reflections about internal democracy within political parties.

In recent years, party primaries in Nigeria have repeatedly generated disputes, court cases, and accusations of exclusion. Critics argue that if transparency mechanisms are not properly monitored, membership registers themselves could become tools of political control rather than instruments of order.

Supporters of the law, however, insist that properly documented party membership is necessary to curb irregularities and prevent manipulation during primaries.

They argue that political parties cannot claim to operate democratically while lacking credible membership records.

Still, the debate appears far from over.

With political realignments already quietly shaping the road to 2027, many observers believe the interpretation and implementation of Section 77(5) could eventually become one of the most consequential electoral issues in the country.

For now, the larger question remains unresolved: is the law protecting the integrity of party primaries or quietly determining who gets excluded before the contest even begins?

ADC Reacts As Court Adjourns Leadership Suit Amidst Transfer Plea

The African Democratic Congress has reacted to the indefinite adjournment of a leadership dispute suit pending before a Federal High Court in Abuja following a request seeking the transfer of the case to another judge.

Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter sine die after parties informed the court that the plaintiff, Nafiu Bala Gombe, had written to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court requesting the reassignment of the case.

The court held that it could not make any decision on the request because the defendants had not been formally served with the application letter, while the Certified True Copy of the Supreme Court judgment connected to the matter was yet to be presented before the court.

Justice Nwite further noted that proceeding without hearing from all parties involved could amount to a violation of fair hearing principles. He subsequently ordered that the matter remain adjourned pending further directives from the Chief Judge.

Reacting to the development, the ADC accused certain political interests of attempting to manipulate the judicial process through what the party described as “judge shopping.”

In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the move for reassignment as suspicious and politically motivated.

According to the ADC, it was unusual for a plaintiff to allegedly seek delays in a matter he personally instituted, especially after both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court reportedly directed accelerated hearing of the case.

The party argued that the request appeared to reinforce concerns that some political actors were seeking to secure a favourable judge for the matter.

The suit was instituted by Nafiu Bala Gombe, who is challenging the emergence of former Senate President David Mark and former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola within the party’s leadership structure.

During proceedings, counsel to Gombe, Luka Haruna (SAN), informed the court that the Supreme Court had earlier dismissed an interlocutory appeal filed by David Mark on April 30, 2026.

However, lawyers representing the ADC, David Mark, Aregbesola, and other defendants opposed the request for reassignment, insisting that litigants do not possess the right to select judges handling their cases.

Counsel to the ADC, Rilwan Okpanachi, reportedly described the move as an “ambush,” warning that it could frustrate the accelerated hearing previously ordered by higher courts.

Similarly, counsel to David Mark, Suleiman Usman (SAN), warned that private correspondence seeking transfer of cases could set a dangerous precedent capable of undermining judicial integrity.

The defendants in the suit include the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, the Independent National Electoral Commission, and former ADC National Chairman Ralph Nwosu.