My iPad is stuck on activation lock
How to remove activation lock
iPad mini, iOS 12
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How to remove activation lock
iPad mini, iOS 12
You don't give us much information to go on. If you bought it second-hand (used) then only the person who set the lock can unlock it: Apple won't help you.
If you bought it new, and the ID it's asking for is yours but you've forgotten it, go to https://iforgot.apple.com to retrieve the ID and reset the password. See also If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support
Failing that, as long as you are the original owner and can produce a proof of purchase (which must include the serial, IMEI or MEID number) you can request unlocking as detailed here: Activation Lock - Support. Note that the process will completely erase the device.
You don't give us much information to go on. If you bought it second-hand (used) then only the person who set the lock can unlock it: Apple won't help you.
If you bought it new, and the ID it's asking for is yours but you've forgotten it, go to https://iforgot.apple.com to retrieve the ID and reset the password. See also If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support
Failing that, as long as you are the original owner and can produce a proof of purchase (which must include the serial, IMEI or MEID number) you can request unlocking as detailed here: Activation Lock - Support. Note that the process will completely erase the device.
There are limited ways to remove Activation Lock.
Outside of these, there is no way to remove activation lock.
My iPad is stuck on activation lock