Underage Candidate Quits House Race After Forged Birth Certificate Exposed

Sadisu Mahmud, who claimed he was 30 to contest the Sabon Gari Federal Constituency seat, has withdrawn from the 2027 House of Representatives race. He first captured attention after filing his APC nomination papers and appearing before the screening committee as a youthful, diminutive figure. Party leaders praised his grassroots work before questions about his age emerged. A recent investigation by a national newspaper uncovered NIN records and a birth certificate showing he was born in 2010. At just 15 years old, he fell short of the 25-year constitutional requirement to stand for election.

Use The App To Win ₦1m

Stories are shared by community members. This article does not represent the official view of NaijaWorld — the author is solely responsible for its content.