{"id":10187,"date":"2026-01-13T13:18:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T13:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyechoes.ng\/?p=10187"},"modified":"2026-01-13T13:18:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T13:18:07","slug":"2027-pollsyouth-based-organizations-lobby-alhaji-ndaranisan-to-contest-zone-a-senatorial-seat-in-niger-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyechoes.ng\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/2027-pollsyouth-based-organizations-lobby-alhaji-ndaranisan-to-contest-zone-a-senatorial-seat-in-niger-state\/","title":{"rendered":"2027 Polls:Youth-based Organizations lobby Alhaji Ndarani(SAN) to contest Zone &#8220;A&#8221; Senatorial seat in Niger state"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Uthman-Baba Naseer,Minna <\/p>\n<p>Two prominent youth-based organizations in Zone A\u2019 Senatorial Districts in Niger State have passionately  called on a prominent Senior Advocate of Nigeria  Alhaji Mohammed Ndarani, SAN to indicate his interest to contest the ( Zone A\u2019) Senatorial Districts seat in the 2027 general elections.<\/p>\n<p>They cited his record of philanthropy, grassroots engagement and leadership credentials as some reasons behind their call.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyechoes.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG-20260113-WA0027-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailyechoes.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG-20260113-WA0027-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/dailyechoes.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG-20260113-WA0027-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dailyechoes.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG-20260113-WA0027.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The members of the groups who came in there large numbers made the presentation at a brief ceremony in Abuja on Monday<\/p>\n<p>The Niger South Coalition of Youth Groups, in a letter endorsed by its Coordinator, Hon. Abdullahi Muhammad Gangwa, said the decision to propose Ndarani\u2019s candidacy followed extensive consultations across the eight local government areas of the zone. <\/p>\n<p>The coalition described Ndarani as the preferred choice of youths, noting that his public popularity, community presence and consistent service to humanity have positioned him as a beacon of hope for improved political leadership and effective representation.<\/p>\n<p>According to the coalition, Ndarani\u2019s experience, expertise and international exposure would add value to deliberations in the upper legislative chamber.<\/p>\n<p>The group pledged to publicly present and support his candidacy and further undertook to purchase the required nomination forms, describing the move as a people-driven initiative aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in governance.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, the Ndarani Advocacy Movement (NAM) also urged the legal luminary to vie for the Senate, declaring him the most qualified candidate to represent Niger South.<\/p>\n<p>In a separate letter signed by its Chairman, Hon. Theophilus A. Mamman, the group said its support was anchored on Ndarani\u2019s distinguished academic background, professional accomplishments as a SAN and his personal attributes of humility, empathy, philanthropy and effective communication.<\/p>\n<p>The group noted that Ndarani\u2019s qualities have made him a unifying figure capable of driving meaningful development and elevating the status of Niger South at the national level.<\/p>\n<p>It stressed that the zone requires his vision, passion and expertise in the Senate to advance the interests of the people.<\/p>\n<p>Responding, Alhaji Mohammed Ndarani,SAN, the Hukunchi Nupe and Hukunchi Kasan Hausa, appreciated them for the visit and for calling on him to contest for Senatorial seat in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>He assured them that he would answer their calls at an appropriate time after due consultation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;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.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This your Clarion Call is a call for service to humanity.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;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 State,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>He said, &#8220;I will consult widely with my family members, friends, associates and other critical stakeholders before communicating my decision to the groups<\/p>\n<p>He urged them to continue to advocate for good people to vie for leadership positions in the interest of peace and development of Niger State and Nigeria at large.<\/p>\n<p>The learned silk commended the initiative and the confidence reposed in him.<\/p>\n<p>In a goodwill message, Engr. Mohammed Dagachi Etsugaie, the National President of Community Association for Grassroots Transformation (CAGRAT) who said he was at the historic occasion as a civil society runner and friend of Ndarani<br \/>\ndescribed him as a man of integrity whose past records of achievements speak volumes.<\/p>\n<p>He said it was a positive development in politics when people voluntarily consider and invite an individual to contest for public office in a representative democracy.<\/p>\n<p>Engr Dagachi noted that such a call reflects trust and the belief that the person would offer quality representation. <\/p>\n<p>According to him, the youths\u2019 decision underscores their conviction that Ndarani\u2019s presence in the Senate would translate into effective advocacy and tangible benefits for Niger South.<\/p>\n<p>Speakers, after the speaker in their goodwill messages, extolled the virtues of the legal icon in their approval for his Senatorial Candidacy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Uthman-Baba Naseer,Minna Two prominent youth-based organizations in Zone A\u2019 Senatorial Districts in Niger State have passionately called on a prominent Senior Advocate of Nigeria Alhaji Mohammed Ndarani, SAN to indicate his interest to contest the ( Zone A\u2019) Senatorial Districts seat in the 2027 general elections. 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