Three aspirants have joined the race for Federal House of Representatives seats in Adamawa State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), commending the party for implementing youth-friendly nomination policies.
Mas’ud Ibrahim Usman, Vrati Sahulama Nzonzo, and Haruna Daniel Tabwarakan obtained their Expression of Interest and Nomination forms at the APC national headquarters, formally entering the contest ahead of the party’s primaries.
The three aspirants are spread across key federal constituencies: *Mas’ud Ibrahim Usman*, born August 8, 1992, is seeking the Ganye/Jada/Toungo/Mayo-Belwa seat. At 33, he is a direct beneficiary of the APC’s concessions for young aspirants.
– *Vrati Sahulama Nzonzo*, born January 9, 1979, is vying for the Numan/Demsa/Lamurde Federal Constituency.
– *Haruna Daniel Tabwarakan*, born October 14, 1973, is contesting for the Guyuk/Shelleng seat.
The trio is said to be aligned with the political camp of AbdulRahman Haske, an Adamawa governorship hopeful who recently picked his own forms.
After picking up their forms, the aspirants praised the APC leadership for “walking the talk” on the Not Too Young To Run Act. They pointed to the party’s 50% discount on nomination fees for youth as a game-changer for political participation.
One of the aspirants received a N20 million reduction on the combined cost of the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms.
“These financial incentives are crucial,” the group said. “They lower the steep barriers that have kept young Nigerians out of elective office for years.”
Political observers say the entry of the three aspirants signals a push for a more inclusive Adamawa APC. By mixing experienced politicians with younger newcomers, the party is positioning itself to build a broader base ahead of the general elections.
The aspirants credited the sustained advocacy of Not Too Young To Run campaigners for the shift, adding that the APC’s commitment to youth inclusion would deepen internal democracy and strengthen the party’s electoral chances.
