how do i get my ipad off of activation lock?

If you know this user, you could try and contact them to help you remove the Activation Lock.

If this is an unknown user ID and have no way to contact, then, there is no way to defeat Activation Lock.

Apple will not help you defeat Activation Lock, either.

Activation Lock is an anti-theft, personal data privacy protection feature.

Only the original owner/user can defeat the Activation Lock.

This iPad is a dead, electronic paperweight/serving tray to you.

How long have you had this iPad?

Did you Activation Lock it or is it locked with another users ID?

Well,

This iPad was linked to some other owner/user ID.

Did you purchase this used from somewhere?

Without a way to remove Activation Lock, that iPad is no longer usable.

Sorry.