2027: Tinubu’s aide claims CityBoy Movement has support across party lines
An aide to President Bola Tinubu claims that the 'CityBoy Movement' has gained broad support among Nigerian youth across various political parties. The movement aims to bolster the President's re-election bid for 2027.
Why it matters
This highlights early political maneuvering and the importance of youth engagement in upcoming Nigerian general elections.
Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Digital/New Media, O’tega Ogra, has claimed that the CityBoy Movement has been welcomed by a majority of Nigerian youths and has attracted members across party lines, including from opposition parties, ahead of the 2027 general election.
Ogra, who is also Deputy Director-General of the CityBoy Movement, a group campaigning in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, made the claim on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday while responding to questions about the movement’s reach and acceptance among young Nigerians.
When asked about areas where the movement had yet to gain acceptance, Ogra said he was open to discussing any such areas but maintained that the movement had received support from a majority of Nigerian youths.
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