News Investigators/ Two prominent youth-based groups in Niger State have formally called on Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), 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 engagement 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 Youth Groups, in a letter endorsed by its Coordinator, Hon. Abdullahi Muhammad Gangwa, said the decision to propose Mr Ndarani’s candidacy followed extensive consultations across the eight local government areas of the zone.
The coalition described Mr 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.
According to the coalition, Mr 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 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.
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.
In a separate letter signed by its Chairman, Hon. Theophilus A. 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 noted that Mr Ndarani’s qualities have 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 requires his vision, passion and expertise in the Senate to advance the interests of the people.
Responding, 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.
He assured them that he would answer their calls at an appropriate time after due consultation.
“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 State,” he said.
He said, “I will consult widely with my family members, friends, associates and other critical stakeholders before communicating my decision to the groups
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.
The learned silk commended the initiative and the confidence reposed in him.
In a goodwill message, 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
described him as a man of integrity whose past records of achievements speak volumes.
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.
Mr Dagachi noted 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.
Speakers, after the speaker in their goodwill messages, extolled the virtues of the legal icon in their approval for his Senatorial Candidacy.