Nasir Ja Oji Declares Candidacy for 2027 Reps Seat

Nasir Ja Oji, who previously served as a senior special assistant to President Bola Tinubu, has officially announced his candidacy for the House of Representatives seat representing Tarauni in the 2027 elections. This declaration was made through a statement released by his media aide, Abba Anwar, and shared with Punch Online on a Sunday.

Ja Oji recently resigned from his position, aligning his decision with a call for support in his electoral bid. In his address, he expressed a deep sense of responsibility and commitment to engaging the people, highlighting the significant contributions he has made to the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the years.

He aims to promote civic responsibility and youth engagement in leadership development across the country. Ja Oji's statement also noted his investment in youth development and women's inclusion in politics, emphasizing the need for large-scale empowerment programs to bring dividends of democracy to the constituents he seeks to represent.