30-Year-Old PWD Clears APC Screening for Kaduna Reps Seat

30-Year-Old PWD Clears APC Screening for Kaduna Reps Seat.

A 30-year-old person living with a disability (PWD) has successfully passed the screening conducted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives from Kaduna State.

The young man, known as Buba and popularly called Abin Al-Ajabin Zazzau, is seeking to represent the Sabon Gari federal constituency. He lives with dwarfism, a condition that affects growth and physical development.

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His clearance by the party means he can now move forward with his ambition to run for public office.

News of his successful screening quickly spread online, and many social media users responded with excitement. Several people praised his boldness and commitment to stepping into a space where persons with disabilities are often not seen.

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There have been growing calls in recent years for people living with disabilities to take part in elections and even run for public office. Supporters argue that it is their right to do so, and that inclusion should not stop at rhetoric.

Many see Buba as someone who might be setting a pace for others to follow. Some online commentators have already wished him victory at the polls, though the general elections are still some months away.

Buba’s clearance by the APC is not just a personal achievement. For many watching from the disability community, it sends a message that political parties may be opening up to candidates who do not fit the usual picture of a politician.

Whether he wins or loses, his decision to run has already started a conversation. That conversation is about who gets to be seen as a leader, and whether political parties are ready to back that with action.

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Buba will now prepare for the next stages of the election process. His opponents in the race are yet to be confirmed, but his clearance means he is officially in the contest.

Toktok9ja will keep you updated as more information comes in.