Mahmud Sadis Buba

Politician

Nigerian Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria

Reporting in late May 2026 intensified scrutiny of Buba’s eligibility for the National Assembly race. Accounts of leaked registry information suggested a birth date different from the one he had publicly claimed, deepening the controversy over his true age. The dispute centered on conflicting documents and public statements about whether he met the legal age requirement.

Mahmud Sadis Buba withdrew from the 2027 House of Representatives race amid widespread scrutiny over alleged age falsification. Reports said leaked documents, including identity records, suggested he was born in 2010 rather than the age he had publicly claimed. The controversy led to his exit from the contest after consultations with family and party stakeholders.