Kogi Youths Pay for Tinubu’s 2027 Presidential Nomination Form

Nantewe Yilwatda, the All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, has announced that the 2027 presidential nomination form for President Bola Tinubu has already been paid for by a group of youths from Kogi State.

Speaking on Monday at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, Yilwatda said the N100 million payment was handed over in the form of a Zenith Bank cheque, presented to him by Governor Ahmed Ododo alongside the youths. He instructed party members and groups planning to purchase forms for Tinubu to shelve the idea.

“With this payment, I want to announce that nobody should bother to bring money to buy forms for President Tinubu again, because the forms have been procured in advance. I want to thank the Kogi youths for this procurement and act of patriotism,” he said.

Youth Initiative Praised

The APC chairman applauded the youths, describing their action as a departure from past practices in which young people were merely spectators in politics. He noted that the initiative demonstrated leadership and commitment to shaping a better future.

Yilwatda highlighted that the group’s action was inspired by the people-oriented policies and programmes of the Tinubu-led administration since 2023. “Today is one of the happiest moments in this party because we are seeing young men, youths from the state, taking a decisive action,” he said.

Reasons Behind the Support

According to Yilwatda, the Kogi youths are motivated by tangible achievements under Tinubu’s leadership. They cited improvements in the economy, security initiatives, and the state government’s infrastructure and youth empowerment programmes as reasons for supporting the president’s re-election bid.

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“They said the economy has improved and all indices are looking green and positive, and that President Tinubu is tackling security in their state, along with the state governor, and has given them political appointments. They also said the state governor has done excellently well in terms of infrastructure, connected roads, and youth empowerment. To me, this is the first time in the history of Nigeria that youths are coming forward,” Yilwatda added.

Encouraging Civic Engagement

The APC chairman emphasized that the youths’ proactive approach reflects a shift from seeking personal gain to contributing meaningfully to national development. He said their initiative demonstrated a readiness to support governance efforts rather than merely expecting benefits from political office.

Yilwatda expressed optimism that such acts of civic responsibility would inspire similar initiatives nationwide, encouraging young people to play an active role in shaping the country’s political and economic trajectory.

The payment by Kogi youths marks a historic moment in Nigeria’s political landscape, reflecting both growing youth engagement and the consolidation of support for President Tinubu’s anticipated 2027 campaign.