As the 2027 general elections approach, children of prominent Nigerian politicians are featuring in contests for seats in the National Assembly across different states.
According to an infographic published by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) in September 2026, some children of prominent politicians were identified among those contesting or seeking National Assembly seats ahead of the 2027 elections.
The ICIR compilation, based on data from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), includes children of former presidents, a former vice-president, former governors and a former Senate President, among other prominent political figures.
Here are 12 of those identified:
1. 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.
2. 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 to retain the seat in the 2027 election.
3. 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 seeking National Assembly seats in 2027.
4. 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.
5. 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 contesting the Kogi Central senatorial seat in the 2027 election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.
6. Chinedum E. Orji – Abia
Chinedum Orji, son of former Abia State Governor Theodore Orji, is contesting the Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.
