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Northern Nigeria youths pledge 2 million votes for Tinubu in 2027

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2 years ago

April 17, 2025

The Northern Nigeria Youths Union (NNYU) has vowed to deliver two million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 General Elections, citing his commitment to infrastructure development in the North

In a significant display of support, the Northern Nigeria Youths Union (NNYU) has publicly pledged to secure a substantial two million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 General Elections.

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Speaking after a high-level strategic meeting held in Jos, Plateau State, the Chairman of the NNYU, Hon. Abubakar Aliyu, who also holds the traditional title of Galadiman Takai, made the bold announcement. He described the union’s commitment as “unshakeable and rooted in patriotism.”

“This declaration follows a massive convergence of passionate Northern youths – both male and female – united by one cause: the continued leadership of Tinubu,” Aliyu declared in a strong statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

Hon. Aliyu attributed the union’s strong support to President Tinubu’s “unrelenting commitment” to infrastructure and national development, with a particular emphasis on projects in the Northern region.

He specifically highlighted the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano superhighway as a flagship project, stating, “It’s a three-lane marvel on each side. That road alone is a symbol of hope, progress, and a better tomorrow for the North and beyond.”

Furthermore, Aliyu pointed to the perceived positive impact on the prices of food and fuel during the recent Ramadan period, describing it as a “miraculous crash.”

He asserted, “The impact was clear to every Nigerian. For once, the markets breathed. The people felt relief. And they know who made that happen.”

The NNYU claims to have over 65,000 registered members across the 19 Northern states, encompassing both Muslim and Christian youths. The group insists that its mobilisation efforts are driven solely by volunteerism and a strong sense of national pride.

“We didn’t collect a kobo from anyone. This is pure patriotism. We are the people, and we will mobilise voters en masse. The 2027 votes will shock the doubters,” Aliyu confidently stated.

He added that the group’s primary focus will be on ensuring that thousands more young people are registered and possess valid voter cards before the upcoming elections.

In a direct appeal to the President, Hon. Aliyu urged Tinubu to exercise close oversight over his appointees to ensure effective governance and accountability.

“Let those in government know they are there to serve, not to squander. The people deserve to feel the presence of government at all levels,” he stated.

This strong declaration of support from the Northern Nigeria Youths Union could potentially shift the political landscape in the North and provide a significant electoral advantage for President Tinubu as the 2027 elections approach.

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2027: Political Parties Mobilise Thousands of Polling Agents

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1 day ago

November 8, 2026

Mariam Balogun

Political parties in Nigeria have intensified the recruitment and training of polling agents ahead of the 2027 general elections, as preparations shift towards securing representation at polling units across the country.

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), are putting structures in place to monitor voting, counting and collation of results.

The development comes as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) introduces an electronic platform for political parties to nominate and submit the details of their polling agents, replacing the manual submission system used in previous elections.

Nigeria has 176,846 polling units, making nationwide representation a major logistical undertaking for parties seeking to monitor the electoral process from the grassroots.

The APC has claimed that it has recruited 4,421,150 polling agents across the country’s polling units.

Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, disclosed the figure while speaking at a two-day national retreat of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Abuja.

The ruling party said its mobilisation was part of efforts to strengthen its grassroots presence and ensure adequate representation during the elections.

The opposition parties are also developing their own strategies, with some focusing on recruiting committed members, screening nominees and training officials responsible for submitting agents’ details to INEC.

PDP trains officials, warns against double agents

The PDP has begun training its state executives and officials responsible for uploading the details of its polling agents to INEC’s online portal.

At a capacity-building session in Abuja on November 2, the party’s National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, urged participants to take the exercise seriously and extend the training to officials at the local government and ward levels.

He stressed that election monitoring began at polling units, where party agents played an important role in protecting candidates’ interests.

The party’s National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, also cautioned state executives against engaging individuals who were not committed members of the party.

Bature warned against the recruitment of so-called double agents who could abandon their responsibilities or work for rival parties during elections.

He urged party officials to properly screen nominees and prioritise loyal members who had demonstrated commitment to the organisation.

The PDP subsequently directed its state secretaries to submit their agents’ details to the national leadership by December 2, ahead of the commission’s submission deadline.

Labour Party draws lessons from 2023 election

The Labour Party has also commenced the recruitment, screening and notification of polling agents as part of its preparations for the 2027 elections.

Its Interim National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, said the party was drawing lessons from the 2023 general elections, particularly the difficulties it encountered in obtaining comprehensive coverage of polling units.