PDP Youth Vanguard for Renewed Hope Declares Support for President Tinubu's Re-election in 2027

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A coalition of over 1,000 youth support networks under the PDP Youth Vanguard for Renewed Hope has declared total support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election in 2027. The group praised Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his courage and clarity in declaring that he would lead Tinubu's presidential campaign in Rivers State come 2027. The coalition noted that Wike's decision to back Tinubu, despite remaining a card-carrying member of the PDP, shows that Nigeria's unity and future development now matter more than party affiliations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP Youth Vanguard for Renewed Hope has declared support for President Tinubu's re-election in 2027, with over 1,000 youth support networks backing the coalition's decision.
  • Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has been praised by the group for his courage and clarity in declaring that he would lead Tinubu's presidential campaign in Rivers State come 2027.
  • Wike's decision to back Tinubu, despite remaining a card-carrying member of the PDP, is seen as a sign that Nigeria's unity and future development now matter more than party affiliations.
  • The coalition has begun grassroots mobilisation across the six geopolitical zones to ensure massive support for Tinubu in the next election, with structures active in 774 local government areas.
  • The group has urged PDP stakeholders to refrain from attacking Wike, warning that doing so may alienate more young people from the party.
  • Details of the coalition's mobilisation plan, titled '10 Million Youth Votes for Renewed Hope', will soon be presented to President Tinubu and Wike at a youth engagement summit in Abuja.
  • The coalition sees Tinubu has a leader who delivers results, with achievements in infrastructure, education, particularly the student loan scheme, job creation, aviation sector reforms, and more.

Statistics:

  • Over 1,000 youth support networks have declared support for President Tinubu's re-election in 2027.
  • 774 local government areas will be targeted by the coalition's grassroots mobilisation efforts.
  • The coalition aims to secure '10 Million Youth Votes for Renewed Hope' in the 2027 election.

Sources:

  • [A statement signed by Hon. Charles Onoja, National President of the PDP Youth Vanguard for Renewed Hope]
  • [Channels TV, where Minister Wike declared his support for Tinubu's presidential campaign]