90 Day Fiance: Usman Umar Says He Wants to Be Governor of Sokoto

90 Day Fiance star Usman Umar — also known by some fans as “SojaBoy” — recently made headlines with a surprising new ambition that goes far beyond reality TV dating drama: he reportedly said he wants to become the governor of Sokoto State in Nigeria. The revelation has sparked reactions across social media, with some fans baffled, amused, or simply curious about what he really intends.

Usman first gained international attention on 90 Day Fiance thanks to his controversial relationship storylines — from his marriage and breakup with Lisa Hamme to later appearances involving other partners such as Kim Menzies. He’s also known locally in Nigeria for his music career, performing Afrobeats and Afro-pop under his stage name.

According to recent updates, Usman shared a photo on Instagram of himself dressed sharply and captioned it with ambitions to enter politics — specifically to run for governor of Sokoto State in the 2027 elections. Sokoto is a northern state in Nigeria with an active political scene; the current governor (as of 2023) is Ahmed Aliyu, but political contests regularly attract new faces and aspirants.

While many 90 Day Fiance viewers reacted with skepticism — some even joked that his reality-TV fame has inspired bigger aspirations — others pointed out that celebrity status in Nigeria doesn’t always translate directly into political credibility. Some fans speculated that this announcement might be another attention-grabbing move by Usman to stay in the spotlight, noting that he has previously acknowledged using media exposure to benefit his music career.

Critics on social platforms have compared his political announcement to other reality TV stars who’ve flirted with public office, suggesting that Usman’s statement could be partly inspired by the idea of leveraging his name recognition. While some entertainers later enter politics, such transitions often require deep local support and formal party backing — elements that seem uncertain at this stage for Usman.

On the other hand, a few supporters took his comments more seriously, pointing out that ambitious goals — even outside the entertainment world — can sometimes motivate people to pursue unexpected paths. Whether Usman plans an actual political campaign or was speaking aspirationally remains to be seen, but the fact that he brought up a gubernatorial bid in Sokoto demonstrates how 90 Day Fiance fame continues to spill over into realms beyond reality TV.

Of course, running for public office in Nigeria comes with legal and political requirements that a celebrity alone cannot fulfill by name recognition alone. But Usman’s statement has nonetheless generated buzz in both the 90 Day Fiance community and among viewers familiar with Nigerian regional politics — and many are eager to see whether this talk turns into concrete action or remains a bold claim on social media.