Buhari's nephew loses House of Reps primary in Katsina

Fatuhu Muhammad

Fatuhu Muhammad

Fatuhu Muhammad, a nephew of President  Muhammadu Buhari has lost the bid to represent Daura/Mai’Adua/Sandamu Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives.

Fatuhu, is one of the sons of President Buhari’s elder sister.

He was defeated by Aminu Jamo who polled 117 votes while Fatuhu got only 30 votes, according to the result announced by Bala Zango, the constituency returning officer.

In Mani/Bindawa constituency, the incumbent, Ashiru Mani was defeated by Ahmed Yusuf who got 56 votes against 54 to stop Mr Mani from returning to the House of Representatives.

More so, the incumbent lawmaker representing Safana/Danmusa/Batsari constituency, Ahmed Dayyabu lost the bid to clinch a return ticket after he was defeated by the immediate erstwhile Commissioner for Special Duties, Abdulkadir Zakka, according to Vanguard report.

Also, Murtala Isa, currently representing Faskari/Sabuwa/Dandume constituency was defeated by the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Dalhatu Tafoki.

The Katsina Deputy Speaker got 96 votes as against Isa’s five to clinch the ticket.

In Katsina central constituency, the immediate former commissioner of sports and social development, Sani Danlami also defeated the incumbent law maker representing the constituency, Salisu Isansi.

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