Mahmoud Sadis Buba, a Nigerian politician who gained attention for his youthful looks, has withdrawn from the National Assembly election after leaked documents suggested he is only 16 years old, not the 30 he claimed. Buba, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), had previously stated that his child-like appearance was due to hereditary dwarfism, a condition he embraced. However, a leaked image of his passport, reportedly issued in 2024, revealed a birth date of August 27, 2010, contradicting his claims. This revelation was supported by a former teacher who claimed to have taught Buba in secondary school, asserting he was still a teenager. Despite the uproar, Buba's resignation statement did not address the controversy surrounding his age. Under Nigerian law, candidates for the National Assembly must be at least 30 years old, making Buba's candidacy invalid. The incident highlights the scrutiny politicians face regarding their qualifications and the impact of personal disclosures on public trust.