By Adepote Arowojobe
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos East chapter, has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
The council also appealed that the next governor of Lagos state should emerges from Ikorodu.
Mr Asoro Abubakar, Vice Chairman, Lagos East NYCN, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during a mega rally organised by the All Progressive Congress (APC) on Monday in Ikorodu, Lagos state.
Abubakar commended the President for giving Ikorodu Division legislatures, who have done well on all sector and touched people’s lives positively.
He that the inclusive legislative style of governance remains a core principle that has motivated and encouraged new members to join the APC during the on-going e-registration in Ikorodu.
He said that Ikorodu deserves to have the next governor of Lagos State due to its consistency in turning out the highest votes for the party as recorded during 2023 general election.
“Various initiatives of the president such as the student loan, CreditCorp, NiYA and others have shown that the president has the youth of the country at heart.
“Appointing youths in core ministries and agencies is not only timely but a long-time dream of young people in the country yearning for inclusion.
“We appreciate the President for giving Ikorodu Division lawmakers like Sen. Mukhail Abiru and Rep. Babajimi Benson whose representation in Lagos are exceptional,” he said.
Speaking at the event, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, Lagos APC Chairman, urged members to embrace peace, unity and internal cohesion, stressing that only a united party could effectively secure electoral victory.
Ojelabi commended Ikorodu division for their effort in ensuring more people registered during the APC e-registration exercise in accordance with record available to the leadership of the party.
“Members in the Ikorodu division should continue to mobilise grassroots support ahead of the 2027 general election,” he said.
Earlier, Sen. Abiru called on APC members and supporters across the state to remain united and focused on consolidating the party’s gains, stressing that grassroots mobilisation remains critical to electoral success.
He assured residents of Lagos that the on-going reforms would ultimately reposition Nigeria for sustainable growth and development.
“Ikorodu is known to be a progressive community long time ago, in line with the president. Together we are endorsing his second term to consolidate on his achievements,” he said.
Also Rep. Benson, said that the subsidy removal and reforms initiated by the Tinubu administration have been yielding positive results, citing foreign exchange stability, security, and infrastructural development among others.
He cited some of his achievements to include building of 30 schools, construction of hospitals and getting employment for 200 people in his constituency.
“Today we are celebrating Mr President. Nigeria economy has improved and commended by World Bank, International Monetary Fund and others,” he said.
Earlier, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, reaffirmed confidence in Tinubu’s re-election, citing strong party structure, youth-focused policies, nationwide mobilisation efforts, and more women inclusion.
“We hope that under your leadership, there will be genuine and more intentional support for the amazing women that are very much in need of equality,” she said.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz
