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Rising tension was recorded in Daddare Development Area on Friday as youths and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, staged a protest over an alleged move to zone the Obi I Constituency seat in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly to Agwatashi ahead of the 2027 elections.
The protesters, who marched through major streets in Daddare, expressed strong opposition to the reported arrangement, describing it as an attempt to sideline their community from political representation.
Speaking to journalists, the leader of the group, Abdullahi Alhassan Liman, said Daddare has been consistently excluded from elective positions and should be given the opportunity to produce the next lawmaker.
“We are demanding fairness and inclusion. Daddare has remained loyal to the party but has not been given a chance for over 16 years, while Agwatashi has benefited from key political positions,” he said.
Liman warned that any decision to deny Daddare the ticket could have political consequences for the party in the constituency.
“If this seat is not zoned to Daddare, it may affect the level of support the APC enjoys from our people,” he added.
He called on Governor Abdullahi Sule and party leaders to ensure equity and fairness in the zoning process.
Other protesters echoed similar concerns, insisting that allowing Daddare to produce the next representative would promote unity and strengthen the party’s chances in the upcoming elections.
As of the time of filing this report, APC officials have not issued an official statement on the alleged zoning plan, although party sources indicate that consultations are still ongoing.
2027: Daddare youths protest alleged plan to zone Assembly seat to Agwatashi
