Coalition of Lapai Youth Associations Condemns Third-Term Bid of Agaie/Lapai Rep.
The Coalition of Lapai Youth Associations (CLYA) has strongly criticized the attempt by the current member representing the Agaie/Lapai Federal constituency at the National Assembly to secure a third term.
During a national press conference in Minna, the convener, Mustapha Abdullahi Ba’AKA, urged leaders and stakeholders within Agaie/Lapai and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to reject this bid. He emphasized that Hon. Abdullahi Mahmud Danasabe, who has served from 2019 to 2027, will have completed eight years in office, and his current pursuit of a third term conflicts with the previously agreed zoning arrangement.
The coalition appealed to Niger State’s Farmer Governor, His Excellency Umar Bago, as well as the State APC Chairman and all stakeholders, to maintain the integrity of zoning principles.
They warned against allowing frustration to grow among the youth, insisting that the seat should be returned to Lapai to restore political balance, loyalty to the party, and effective representation.
The coalition clarified that it has no preferred candidate, only supporting the “Lapai First Agenda.” It emphasized readiness to support any candidate from Lapai if the promotion of transparency and merit define the process.
In 2023, an agreement was established to zone the seat to Agaie. That agreement was respected, but now, the cycle has shifted. The coalition maintains that for fairness and justice, the 2027 seat must be allocated to Lapai LGA. This is a matter of political justice, not a request.
Agaie has held the position for 20 years, whereas Lapai has served only 8. Pursuing an additional term is viewed as not only a political move but an insult to the principle of “Brotherly Equity” that binds their constituency.
