Tinubu and Obi’s supporters target youth ahead of next election
Supporters of Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi are ramping up efforts to win over young voters. Two rival movements, the City Boy Movement and the Village Boy Movement, have emerged as key platforms in this political battle. The City Boy Movement backs Bola Tinubu and leverages urban influence, while the Village Boy Movement supports Peter Obi and focuses on grassroots mobilisation. Both groups are positioning themselves to shape the outcome of the next presidential election by energising Nigeria’s youth.
Key takeaways
- The City Boy Movement is aligned with Bola Tinubu and aims to mobilise young voters for his re-election bid, using urban networks and celebrity endorsements.
- The Village Boy Movement supports Peter Obi and emphasises grassroots engagement, humility, and simplicity to connect with ordinary Nigerians.
- The City Boy Movement claims a presence in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with notable figures like Seyi Tinubu, Obi Cubana, and Cubana Chief Priest involved.
- The Village Boy Movement, led by Tochukwu Ezeoke, plans a large-scale march to demonstrate grassroots support for Peter Obi and mobilise votes from the ward to state level.
- Both movements are intensifying their outreach to address low youth participation in politics and to rally support ahead of the next presidential contest.
