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As political parties prepare for the 2027 general elections, children of several prominent Nigerian politicians are featuring among those seeking seats in the National Assembly.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027.
An infographic published by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting in September 2026, based on data from INEC, identified several children of former presidents, a former vice-president, former governors and a former Senate President among those contesting or linked to National Assembly races across the country.
Some of those identified are already serving in the National Assembly, while others are seeking to enter the legislature in 2027:
1. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan – Kogi
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, daughter of the late Jimoh Abdul Akpoti, a former member of the House of Representatives, is the incumbent senator representing Kogi Central. She is seeking the Kogi Central senatorial seat in the 2027 election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
2. Iyabo Obasanjo – Ogun
Iyabo Obasanjo is the daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. She is seeking the Ogun Central senatorial seat on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.
3. Yusuf M. Buhari – Katsina
Yusuf Buhari, son of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, is linked to the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency race in Katsina State.
4. Bello M. El-Rufai – Kaduna
Bello El-Rufai is the son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. He represents the Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and is among those identified in the 2027 National Assembly contests.
5. Chinedum E. Orji – Abia
Chinedum Orji, son of former Abia State Governor Theodore Orji, is seeking the Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.
6. Adamu A. Atiku – Adamawa
Adamu Atiku is the son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. He is among those linked to the 2027 National Assembly race in Adamawa State.
7. Blessing O. Onuh – Benue
Blessing Onuh, daughter of former Senate President David Mark, represents the Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. She is seeking another term in the 2027 election.
8. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu – Delta
Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu is the daughter of former Delta State Governor James Ibori. She represents the Ethiope East/Ethiope West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and is involved in the 2027 race.
9. Gabriella (Omosede) Igbinedion – Edo
Gabriella Omosede Igbinedion, daughter of businessman and politician Gabriel Igbinedion, is associated with the Ovia North-East/Ovia South-West Federal Constituency in Edo State. She has emerged as a candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives race.
10. Olumide Osoba – Ogun
Olumide Osoba, son of former Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba, represents the Abeokuta North/Odeda/Obafemi-Owode Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. He is among the children of prominent political figures featuring in the 2027 National Assembly contests.
11. Adegboyega Adefarati – Ondo
Adegboyega Adefarati, son of the late former Ondo State Governor Adebayo Adefarati, represents the Akoko South-East/Akoko South-West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. He is seeking another term in the 2027 election.
12. Olamiju Alao-Akala – Oyo
Olamiju Alao-Akala, son of the late former Oyo State Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, is linked to the Orire/Ogbomoso North/Ogbomoso South Federal Constituency race in Oyo State. His participation adds another child of a former governor to the list of politicians featuring in the 2027 National Assembly contests.
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