Middle Belt youths have announced the launch of a new political movement in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re‑election bid and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general elections. The group said it will begin mobilising across the region in partnership with the City Boy Movement, led by Seyi Tinubu, DG Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga and the APC campaign council.
The movement is being championed by aviation entrepreneur and political figure Isaac Balami. He said the decision followed a meeting between President Tinubu and Middle Belt elders and leaders, led by elder statesman General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
“Our fathers have spoken. They have met the father. We have equally met the son. The movement has begun. We have listened to the voices of our elders, and as young people, we believe it is time to take responsibility for the political future of our region,” Balami said in a statement.
Balami, who previously mobilised for Peter Obi in the 2023 election, said the group had promised 10,000,000 votes for Tinubu from the Middle Belt. He explained that the shift was driven by the growing recognition of the region in the current administration, including appointments to strategic government positions and efforts to address insecurity.
He added that the youth movement would “storm all parts of the Middle Belt to mobilise for President Tinubu’s re‑election.” The announcement comes after a delegation of Middle Belt and North‑Central leaders, led by Danjuma, met Tinubu on Thursday to discuss security, development and political engagement ahead of the 2027 elections.
Other members of the delegation included Defence Minister Christopher Musa, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, former Speaker of the House Yakubu Dogara, former Chief of Army Staff General Ishaya Bamaiyi, businessman Thomas Etuh and Dr Poju Bitrus.
Balami highlighted that the movement will focus on security, infrastructure, education and employment, and that it aims to give young people a platform to participate actively in national politics rather than remain spectators.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
