“Buba” appeared confirming that he is 30 years old Documents revealed that “Buba” is actually 16 years old

The case of Nigerian youth Mahmoud Sadis Buba, known in the media as the “Miracle of Zaria,” sparked widespread controversy in Nigeria’s political scene after details emerged about his true age and his attempt to run for parliament under the ruling “All Progressives Congress” party, benefiting from his childlike appearance caused by dwarfism.

Buba’s name first gained wide attention after a video circulated of him during a candidate vetting session inside the party, where he stated that he was 30 years old (born in August 1995), explaining that his nomination for the “Sabon Gari” constituency came in response to public pressure and a desire to represent his community politically.

However, the wave of sympathy and support that accompanied his appearance did not last long. The situation quickly changed after a set of official documents was leaked online, casting serious doubt on his entire account. The documents included his passport, national ID, birth certificate, and academic records.

According to these documents, along with testimony from one of his former secondary school teachers, Buba was born in 2010, meaning he is still a minor of about 16 years old. This makes him legally ineligible to run for office, as Nigerian parliamentary rules require candidates to be at least 25 years old.

As the controversy escalated, the position of the “All Progressives Congress” shifted from defending its candidate to withdrawing support for him. The party had initially described the accusations as a “smear campaign,” before mounting evidence led it to officially disqualify him over age falsification.

In conclusion, Mahmoud Sadis Buba announced his withdrawal from the electoral race in a letter addressed to the party leadership, stating that his decision came after internal consultations and reconciliation efforts led by party officials and other stakeholders.