Baraden Apawa — APC Candidate for Nasarawa/Toto Federal Constituency 2027
Hon. Mohammed Yarima Albashir is a respected grassroots politician, youth mobilizer, community builder, and APC leader whose political journey has been defined by perseverance, inclusivity, and service. Known widely as Baraden Apawa, he has become a symbol of people-centered leadership across Nasarawa/Toto Federal Constituency.
His emergence as the APC candidate following a historic primary election victory demonstrates the overwhelming confidence the people have placed in his leadership. Through years of community engagement, youth empowerment, peacebuilding initiatives, and political organization, Albashir has built one of the most formidable grassroots movements in the constituency's history.
"The people of Nasarawa/Toto have spoken — and I will not let them down. Every policy I champion, every bill I introduce, every vote I cast in the National Assembly will be for you, the people."
— Hon. Mohammed Yarima AlbashirCourt of Appeal affirmed Albashir as the rightful APC candidate — a landmark ruling upholding democratic will.
31,796 votes in the APC Primary — including over 20,000 in Toto LGA. A people-powered mandate.
National Youth Leadership Award for exceptional contributions to youth inclusion and political participation.
Led the largest grassroots mobilization movement in the constituency — thousands of volunteers across all 22 wards.
Promoted social cohesion and served as a bridge-builder in times of communal tension across communities.
Consistent advocate for local entrepreneurship, youth enterprise, and economic empowerment programs.
"Baraden Apawa" is not just a title — it is a covenant. In the culture of the Nasarawa/Toto people, it represents a trusted keeper of the community's heritage and aspirations, a voice the people have chosen to carry their hopes forward.
Albashir earned this title through years of grassroots work, community engagement, and an unwavering refusal to abandon the people when powerful interests sought to silence him. The legal battles he fought and won only strengthened his bond with the constituents he serves.
Read His Vision: The ManifestoBegan community organizing and youth mobilization across Nasarawa/Toto, building a reputation for honest, people-first leadership.
Demonstrated exceptional political acumen and support base in a competitive race, establishing a strong foundation for 2027.
Won the APC Primary with 31,796 votes — the largest margin in constituency history. Over 20,000 votes came from Toto LGA alone.
After challenges by political opponents, the Court of Appeal affirmed Albashir as the rightful APC candidate — a landmark for democracy.
With the mandate of the people, Hon. Albashir is set to make history as the next House of Representatives member for Nasarawa/Toto constituency.
