A 30-year-old House of Representatives aspirant from Kaduna State, Abin Al’ajabin Zazzau, has spoken out about what he described as years of public humiliation and personal attacks linked to his appearance and political ambition ahead of the 2027 elections.

The aspirant, who is contesting for the Sabon Gari/Fada Federal Constituency seat, made the remarks in an interview with RFI Hausa, where he detailed emotional and social challenges he says he has endured over time.

“Humiliated because of how I was created”

Zazzau said he has faced repeated insults directed at him and his family, insisting that much of the criticism was rooted in prejudice over his physical appearance.

“For political reasons, my dignity has been violated. I have been humiliated and deprived because of the creation Allah made for me,” he said.

“There is nothing people have not done to me. I have been insulted, humiliated, disgraced, and even my parents have been insulted.”

He added that the attacks have followed him across political and social spaces, making participation in public life difficult.

Push for political reform in Sabon Gari

Despite the backlash, Zazzau said he remains committed to his ambition, stressing that his motivation is to reform Sabon Gari and expand opportunities for young people.

“I decided to contest because I want to bring youths out of the groups and gangs they are involved in,” he said.

He argued that the constituency needs empowerment-driven leadership rather than dependency-based politics.

“Our people are not asking for handouts. They want to be shown how to earn a living, not just given fish but taught how to fish,” he said.

Concerns over representation and development

Zazzau also raised concerns about what he described as long-standing underdevelopment in Sabon Gari Federal Constituency despite its economic importance to Kaduna State.

He noted that the area hosts major institutions and industries, yet still struggles with basic infrastructure and effective political representation.

“Sabon Gari is a very important commercial and industrial area in Nigeria, yet development has not reached many places,” he said.

“So why shouldn’t we be given proper representation?”

Political background and 2023 attempt

The aspirant revealed that he had previously contested for the same seat in 2023 but stepped down after political consultations and appeals from stakeholders.

He said he later supported the eventual winner at the time due to political considerations and circumstances surrounding the election cycle.

The development adds another layer to early political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, as aspirants begin to re-engage constituencies across the country.