ABUJA- Two prominent youths-based groups in Niger have formally called on a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Alhaji Mohammed Ndarani, to declare his interest in contesting the Niger South (Zone A) senatorial seat in the 2027 General Elections.
They cited his record of philanthropy, grassroots’ engagements and leadership credentials as some reasons behind their call.
The members of the groups who came in there large numbers made the presentation at a brief ceremony in Abuja on Monday.
The Niger South Coalition of Youths Groups, in a letter endorsed by its Coordinator, Hon. Abdullahi Muhammad, said the decision to propose Ndarani’s candidacy followed extensive consultations across the eight local government areas that make up the zone.
The coalition described Ndarani as the preferred choice of youths, stating that his public popularity, community presence and consistent service to humanity had positioned him as a beacon of hope for improved political leadership and effective representation.
According to the coalition, Ndarani’s experience, expertise and international exposure would add value to deliberations in the upper legislative chamber.
The group pledged to publicly present and support his candidacy as well as further undertook to purchase the required nomination forms, describing the move as a people-driven initiative aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in governance.
Similarly, the Ndarani Advocacy Movement (NAM), has urged the prolific legal luminary to vie for the Senate, declaring him the most qualified candidate to represent Niger South.
In a separate letter signed by its Chairman, Hon. Theophilus Mamman, the group said its support was anchored on Ndarani’s distinguished academic background, professional accomplishments as a SAN and his personal attributes of humility, empathy, philanthropy and effective communication.
The group said that Ndarani’s qualities had made him a unifying figure capable of driving meaningful development and elevating the status of Niger South at the national level.
It stressed that the zone required his vision, passion and expertise in the Senate to advance the interests of the people.
Responding, Ndarani, the Hukunchi Nupe and Hukunchi Kasan Hausa, appreciated them for the visit as well as for calling on him to contest for the senatorial seat in 2027.
He assured them that he would answer their calls at the most appropriate time after due consultations.
“I am so delighted and overwhelmed that you people have come down to pay me a courtesy visit and to ask me to contest for the seat of Senate, Niger South Senatorial district, Zone A come 2027.
“This your clarion call is a call for service to humanity.
“I am very optimistic that by the special grace of God, I will do a robust consultation and I will come with a very informed position that is going to help us all, Nupe extraction, Nupe Kingdom and Niger.
“I will consult widely with my family members, friends, associates and other critical stakeholders before communicating my decision to the groups,” he added.
He urged them to continue to advocate good people to vie for leadership positions in the interest of peace and development of Niger and Nigeria at large.
The learned silk commended the initiative and the confidence reposed in him.
In a goodwill message, Alhaji Mohammed Etsugaie, the National President of Community Association for Grassroots Transformation (CAGRAT) described Ndarani as a man of integrity whose past records of achievements speak volumes.
He said it was a positive development in politics when people voluntarily invite an individual to contest
He said that such a call reflects trust and the belief that the person would offer quality representation.
According to him, the youths’ decision underscores their conviction that Ndarani’s presence in the Senate would translate into effective advocacy and tangible benefits for Niger South.(NAN)
