The political ambition of Mahmud Sadisu Buba, popularly known as Abin Al’ajabi, has been hit by a major scandal.
While the aspirant claims to be 30 years old, official documents reportedly indicate he was born in 2010, making him just 15 years old.
Buba, a diminutive politician vying for the Sabon Gari Federal Constituency seat in Kaduna under the All Progressives Congress (APC), drew public attention after appearing before the party’s screening committee.
He has previously been photographed with several prominent political figures, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
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In a recent interview with the BBC, Buba insisted he was over 25 years old—the minimum constitutional age required to contest a seat in Nigeria’s House of Representatives.
However, a National Identification Number (NIN) slip and an international passport seen by correspondents reportedly show that he was born on August 27, 2010, meaning he will only turn 16 in August 2026.
A formal petition has been submitted to the APC House of Representatives Appeals Committee by the law firm BLACK HALSBURYS L.P on behalf of the Samaru Layin Tsamiya Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society Limited.
The petitioners accused the aspirant of allegedly falsifying his age, NIN, and educational credentials.
“The Respondent has prior to now been issued with a National Identification Number (NIN) bearing 27th August, 2010 as his date of birth,” the petition stated.
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The petitioners also claimed that the aspirant was admitted into Demonstration Secondary School, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 2023 and only sat for the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination in 2025.
Under Section 65 of the 1999 Constitution, a candidate for the House of Representatives must be at least 25 years old.
If the date of birth in the documents is accurate, Buba is currently ineligible for the race.
The petitioners urged the committee to independently verify his records with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), WAEC, and NECO, warning that the allegations could hurt the party’s chances in the 2027 general election.
“This petition is filed without malice, political vendetta, or personal hostility. It is submitted solely to protect the constitutional and procedural integrity of the party’s nomination process,” the petition added.
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