By Mohammed Baba Busu
A renowned legal luminary, Barrister Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, says his senatorial aspiration is to galvanise national development.
Ndarani also declared that as a Senator representing Niger South (Zone A) Senatorial District, Niger state would witness the zenith of development.
“I am aspiring to contest the coveted seat to bolster the even socio-economic development of the zone, Niger State and Nigeria in general.
“We are in the party to support our indefatigable farmer Governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago, to consolidate the development of the state,” he added.
Ndarani spoke on (Sunday/Tuesday?) when him and his team visited the State Headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to declare his intent to contest for Niger South Senatorial Seat in 2027.
The epochal visit of the legal silk to the APC secretariat was for him to declare his intention to contest the Niger South Senatorial Seat come 2027.
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He applauded Gov. Bago for his uncommon commitment to the development of the state, saying “we are also fully committed to complementing his laudable efforts in this direction.
“We are also fully committed to supporting his vision and mission of taking Niger State to greater heights.
“We are also committed to further facilitating the good works he has started and he has achieved 95 per cent in this direction”.
Ndarani recalled that he has been a founding member of the APC since its formation in 2015, commending the ancestors of the state for their utmost and invaluable contributions to its development.
The legal icon further lauded the governor for ensuring the conduct of successful congresses across the state and at all levels.
“I will do everything humanly possible to ensure that APC waxes stronger and in utmost unity.
“We have immense confidence in our governor and the current set of leaders of the party in the state.
“We are ready to support our great party for it to clinch all positions at all levels during the forthcoming 2027 general elections.”
Responding, the State Chairman of the party, Alhaji Aminu Bobi, who was visibly elated, described the APC in Zone “A” as strong and united.
Bobi, who threw his weight behind the aspiration of Ndarani, described him as a major and critical stakeholder of the party in the area and the state .
He also congratulated Zone “A” for having an unassuming and consummate personality like Ndarani and cautioned them against repeating the horrible mistakes of the past
The APC chairman, therefore, urged them to produce quality candidates who have 100 per cent support base like Ndarani, who enjoys massive support from the members, leaders and stakeholders of the party.
Bobi also described Ndarani as a truly loyal and committed card-carrying member of APC, warning them against double standards and any form of anti-party activity.
According to him, APC direly needs people like Ndarani, saying “APC welcomes him and we will support him.”
Engr. Dagachi Mohammed Etsugaie, the Director General (DG), Ndarani SAN Senatorial Organization (NDASSO) presented him as the candidate for the Zone A youth, saying they were on a “rescue mission” to bring development to the district.
In his remarks, Bar. Mohammed Liman Nku, who spoke on behalf of other lawyers from Zone A’ supported Ndarani Mohammed’s candidacy, saying it’s time for Zone A to enjoy democracy dividends after years of neglect.
A cross section of other speakers at the historic visit, underscored the desirability of the aspiration of Ndarani in the 2027 general elections to ramp up the growth and development of the state in general and the zone in particular.
