Get Guardian on GoogleThe Zonal Director of South-West APC/Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) Youth Mobilization Directorate, Hon. Moyosore Ogunlewe, has urged its members to intensify grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ogunlewe who is also the Chairman of Kosofe Local Government Area, Hon. Moyosore Ogunlewe gave this urge at an inaugural meeting held in Lagos on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
The meeting brought together key political stakeholders, youth leaders and members of the APC Presidential Campaign Council Youth Mobilization Directorate.
The inaugural meeting provided an opportunity for members to deliberate on the directorate’s objectives, understand their respective responsibilities and strengthen coordination towards its planned youth mobilization activities across the South-West region.
Speaking at the meeting, Hon. Ogunlewe highlighted the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, citing developments in security, road construction and infrastructure, as well as interventions in the education sector.
He particularly highlighted the Federal Government’s initiatives in education, including efforts to address prolonged ASUU strikes, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and monthly stipends for students.
He urged members of the directorate to communicate these achievements through digital platforms and direct community engagement, stressing the importance of taking the message to the grassroots.
Ogunlewe further emphasised that the directorate’s primary responsibility is to establish an effective grassroots mobilization structure across local government areas, wards, polling units and streets to ensure wider engagement with young people.
A major highlight of the event was the presence of the Minister of Youth Development and Director of Youth Mobilization of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Hon. Ayodele Wisdom Olawande, who delivered the keynote address.
In his address, Olawande outlined the vision, expectations and strategic direction of the directorate, emphasising its role in mobilizing young people and coordinating grassroots engagement ahead of President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign.
Other dignitaries and participants at the meeting included the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun; Hon. Rinsola Abiola; Barrister Daramola Adesuyi; Dr. Gbadamosi Titilayo; Hon. Ogunlende; Dr. Seriki; Hon. Alabi Opeyemi; and other party stakeholders.
