Kids of Ex-Leaders Join 2027 National Assembly Race

As we get closer to the 2027 general elections, children of big-name Nigerian politicians are getting ready to run for seats in the National Assembly.

An infographic from the International Centre for Investigative Reporting in September 2026 shows that several children of well-known politicians are among those vying for National Assembly seats across various states.

The ICIR report, based on information from the Independent National Electoral Commission, includes children of past presidents, a former vice-president, former governors, and a former Senate President, along with other notable political figures.

Here are 12 of them:

1. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Kogi
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is the daughter of the late Jimoh Abdul Akpoti, who was a former member of the House of Representatives. She currently serves as the Senator for Kogi Central and is running again for the Kogi Central senatorial seat in the 2027 election with the Peoples Democratic Party.

2. Iyabo Obasanjo, Ogun
Iyabo Obasanjo, the daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, is contesting for the Ogun Central senatorial seat on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in the upcoming 2027 elections.

3. Yusuf M. Buhari, Katsina
Yusuf Buhari, the 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 the children of prominent politicians running in the 2027 National Assembly elections.

5. Chinedum E. Orji, Abia
Chinedum Orji, son of former Abia State Governor Theodore Orji, is contesting for the Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.

6. Adamu A. Atiku, Adamawa
Adamu Atiku, son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, is also in the mix for the 2027 National Assembly race in Adamawa State.

7. Blessing O. Onuh, Benue
Blessing Onuh, daughter of former Senate President David Mark, currently represents the Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. She is aiming to keep her seat 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 participating in the 2027 election.

9. Gabriella (Omosede) Igbinedion, Edo
Gabriella Omosede Igbinedion, daughter of businessman and politician Gabriel Igbinedion, is linked to the Ovia North-East/Ovia South-West Federal Constituency in Edo State. She is running for the House of Representatives in 2027.

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 one of the children of political figures seeking National Assembly seats in 2027.

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 hoping to secure 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 campaign adds another child of a former governor to the 2027 National Assembly contests.