Children of ex-presidents, governors in 2027 National Assembly race

The 2027 Nigerian general elections are drawing nearer, and children of high-ranking politicians are emerging as contenders in the race for seats in the National Assembly. According to data compiled by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting in September 2026, prominent figures such as Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, daughter of late former member of the House of Representatives Jimoh Abdul Akpoti, and Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, are among those vying for seats in the 2027 National Assembly elections.

Other notable contenders include Yusuf M. Buhari, son of late President Muhammadu Buhari, and Chinedum E. Orji, son of former Abia State Governor Theodore Orji. This trend highlights the continued influence and political ambitions of Nigeria's political elite, as their children seek to follow in their footsteps and make their mark in the country's political landscape.

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