The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed confidence that the City Boy Movement will play a decisive role in securing a landslide victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking on Wednesday while receiving a delegation of the City Boy Movement on a courtesy visit to his office at the National Assembly, Akpabio praised the group’s commitment to mobilising support for Tinubu’s re-election bid, describing it as a fast-growing political force with nationwide influence.
“The City Boy Movement is like a wind blowing across the nation. You may not see it, but you can feel it. Every political party in Nigeria is already feeling the impact of the City Boy Movement,” he said.
The Senate President said the movement would strengthen the ruling party’s grassroots presence by ensuring that the President has agents in every polling unit across the country during the next general election.
According to him, if the movement had existed during the 2023 elections, many votes allegedly lost at polling units would have been protected and counted.
Akpabio urged members of the organisation to remain focused on voter mobilisation, public sensitisation and civic education, adding that their efforts would be instrumental in delivering what he described as “maximum victory” for Tinubu in 2027.
He also dismissed anticipated criticisms from political opponents, saying allegations of electoral manipulation after the election should be ignored if the group remained committed to lawful mobilisation.
“You have come up at the right time and I know that you are all poised to ensure maximum victory come 2027,” he said.
The Senate President encouraged the youths to see their participation in the movement as an opportunity to prepare for future leadership roles, noting that political mobilisation would equip them with valuable leadership experience.
Akpabio, who is the Grand Patron of the movement, commended members for choosing constructive political engagement over social vices such as cultism and drug abuse.
He stressed the importance of discipline and good character, warning that talented young people risk wasting their potential if they stray from the right path.
“Where you are now, you are privileged to work for the future of your country. You are privileged to chart the path of the next administration. We assure you that here we are 100 percent with you,” he said.
Earlier, the Director-General of the City Boy Movement, Francis Shoga, said the visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration between the National Assembly and the organisation.
He said the movement was committed to expanding its programmes across the country, promoting civic engagement among young Nigerians and contributing meaningfully to national development, while seeking the Senate President’s continued guidance and support.
