Northern youth group backs Tinubu with N200m for re-election
Bola Tinubu has received strong backing from the Northern Nigeria Youth Leaders Forum, which announced it raised N200 million to buy his All Progressives Congress presidential nomination form for the 2027 election. The group formally endorsed Tinubu for a second term at a youth leadership meeting in Abuja, highlighting the need for policy continuity and national development. Party leaders and stakeholders have also adopted Tinubu as the APC’s candidate. The forum pledged to promote peaceful, youth-driven political participation and national unity.
What we know
- The Northern Nigeria Youth Leaders Forum raised N200 million to purchase the APC presidential nomination form for Bola Tinubu.
- The group endorsed Tinubu for a second term and presented the cheque to Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, Director-General of the Tinubu Support Groups.
- The APC National Working Committee and other party leaders have adopted Tinubu as the party’s candidate for the next presidential election.
- The forum committed to peaceful youth mobilisation, policy advocacy, and launching the Renewed Hope Ambassadors initiative.
- Leaders urged Nigerian youths to engage in nation-building and called for stronger youth inclusion in governance.
