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Political Dynasty or Call to Service? The Debate Around Yusuf Buhari

  Reactions have continued to trail reports that Yusuf Buhari, son of Nigeria’s former president, is considering a run for the House of Representatives seat representing Daura/Sandamu/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency in Katsina State.   While many have quickly labeled this as another case of recycled politics or favoritism, the deeper issue lies beyond one individual. It exposes a larger conversation about leadership, generational responsibility, and the readiness of Nigerian youth. For years, there has been a growing divide between those who are prepared for leadership and those who merely engage in online commentary without meaningful action. Leadership is not built on social media presence, nightlife, or empty criticism, it requires preparation, discipline, and a genuine commitment to service. Ironically, many young people today have had access to leadership training in tertiary institutions, yet struggle to translate that knowledge into real-world impact. There is a tendency ...
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Political Dynasty or Call to Service? The Debate Around Yusuf Buhari

 



Reactions have continued to trail reports that Yusuf Buhari, son of Nigeria’s former president, is considering a run for the House of Representatives seat representing Daura/Sandamu/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency in Katsina State.



 

While many have quickly labeled this as another case of recycled politics or favoritism, the deeper issue lies beyond one individual. It exposes a larger conversation about leadership, generational responsibility, and the readiness of Nigerian youth.



For years, there has been a growing divide between those who are prepared for leadership and those who merely engage in online commentary without meaningful action.

Leadership is not built on social media presence, nightlife, or empty criticism, it requires preparation, discipline, and a genuine commitment to service.



Ironically, many young people today have had access to leadership training in tertiary institutions, yet struggle to translate that knowledge into real-world impact. There is a tendency to dismiss political continuity when it comes from established families, yet when given opportunities on smaller platforms, many are unprepared to lead.



This contradiction raises an important question: is the problem truly political inheritance, or a lack of readiness among the broader youth population?



In other parts of the world, young people organize, engage, and actively shape the direction of their nations. In Nigeria, however, there is often more energy spent criticizing policies than participating in democratic processes that can change them.

Since the return of democracy nearly three decades ago, the role of youth in governance remains limited, not because opportunities do not exist, but because preparation and collective action are often lacking.




If a son chooses to follow in the footsteps of his father in public service, it should not automatically be dismissed as favoritism. It can also be seen as a continuation of legacy, provided there is competence, vision, and a willingness to serve.

Ultimately, the future of Nigeria will not be built on complaints alone. A time will come when young people must move beyond criticism and take responsibility for leadership. That moment is gradually approaching.



The real question is not whether Yusuf Buhari should run, it is whether a new generation is truly ready to lead.


Abioye Tosin Lawrence

Publisher, Oriontimes Online Newspaper

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