The National Youth Council of Nigeria has officially declared nationwide support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging to mobilise millions of young Nigerians across the country and the diaspora to ensure his re-election.
NYCN President, Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, revealed this while addressing journalists in Abuja over the weekend, noting that the Council’s resolution came after broad consultations.
He stated that the move was a unified decision by youth leaders aimed at building on the achievements of President Tinubu’s first term and ensuring a brighter and more prosperous future for Nigerian youths.
Sukubo stated, “We wish to make it abundantly clear to the entire nation and the global community that under my leadership, the National Youth Council of Nigeria has reached a firm resolution on key national issues. These resolutions, which have emerged after extensive consultations over the past two weeks, reflect the collective voice and aspirations of Nigerian youths across all 36 states and the 774 local government areas.
“Today’s press conference is convened to address issues that directly affect the Nigerian youth, the heartbeat and future of this great nation. It is also aimed at setting the ball rolling for the continued progress, unity, and prosperity of our dear country.
“Having been duly elected alongside members of the National Executive Council of the NYCN, we stand as the legitimate representatives of the entire youth population of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“After due consideration and careful evaluation of national developments under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian youth have decided to declare their unflinching support for the President to seek a second term in office come 2027.
“Therefore, today, on behalf of over 60 million Nigerian youths, we formally call on His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to declare his intention to contest for the office of President in the 2027 general elections.”
Sukubo further stated that Nigerian youths are fully committed to supporting President Tinubu’s re-election ambition and will take the initiative to obtain the party’s presidential nomination form on his behalf.
He said the declaration cuts across all 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, 774 local government areas, and youth communities in the diaspora.
He called on all state chapters, local government coordinators, and affiliate youth organisations under the NYCN to cascade the resolution to the grassroots and mobilise full support nationwide.
