Tinubu Urges Youth Supporters to Mobilise Voters For January 2027 Election

President Bola Tinubu has urged young supporters of his administration to intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the January 16, 2027 election, calling on them to take his reform message to campuses, markets and communities across the country.

Tinubu, while addressing the youths at an event, praised them for organising their peers and supporting his political movement without seeking titles or public offices.

“You did it humbly. You did not ask for a title or an office. You went to young people, your age mates, your groups. You listened to them and organised them. I am proud of all of you,” he said.

The President encouraged them to build on their efforts, stressing that their work was only beginning.

“But I will tell you what every father tells his son. You have only started. Do more. Go further. Serve harder,” he said.

He also urged the young people to set an example for future generations, saying their service should be something their children could be proud to emulate.

“Set an example that your own children, my grandchildren, will be proud to follow,” Tinubu added.

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On preparations for the 2027 election, the President expressed confidence in the ability of his supporters to secure the mandate, saying their commitment had strengthened his belief in the campaign.

He urged them to reach out to young Nigerians in their communities and encourage them to participate in the electoral process.

“You will go to your campuses, your markets and your villages. Make sure every young person you know has a PVC and uses it,” he said.

Tinubu also challenged the youths to campaign on ideas and communicate his administration’s achievements alongside its plans for the country.

“Tell them what we have done, and tell them what we will do. Campaign with your ideas,” he said.

Defending his economic reforms, the President cited the removal of the fuel subsidy as a difficult but necessary decision, arguing that the country could no longer sustain the cost.

“I came and I removed subsidy the first day. Nigeria would have gone bankrupt. There was nothing left to pay subsidy,” he said.

He also criticised opposition promises to restore the subsidy, warning against reversing the reforms.

Using a biblical and Quranic reference, Tinubu compared the country’s reform journey to the Israelites’ departure from Egypt, arguing that the country should continue moving forward rather than return to its previous economic policies.

“You cannot ask Moses to go back to Egypt,” he said.

“Never will we go back to Egypt. No regrets,” the President added.

Tinubu called on young Nigerians to contribute fresh ideas and use their energy to support the country’s development, urging them to remain committed to moving Nigeria forward.