A coalition of over 1,000 youth support networks under the platform of the PDP Youth Vanguard for Renewed Hope has declared total support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
The coalition made the declaration in a statement signed by its National President, Hon. Charles Onoja, on Sunday.
The youth coalition also described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as the “greatest political asset” produced by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in recent times.
The group praised Wike for showing unmatched courage and clarity in declaring that he would lead Tinubu’s presidential campaign in Rivers State come 2027.
Onoja said Wike’s decision to back Tinubu, despite remaining a card-carrying member of the PDP, shows that Nigeria’s unity and future development now matter more than party affiliations.
The coalition noted that the country is experiencing a political rebirth where competence and patriotism should take precedence over partisanship.
“We align completely with His Excellency, Nyesom Wike. He is a lion of Nigerian politics and the greatest asset the PDP has ever produced in the interest of national unity,” the statement reads.
“That he boldly declared to the nation, on live television, that he would lead Tinubu’s 2027 campaign in Rivers is not just political news but a strategic move. He has chosen the path of truth and prosperity will be kind to him.”
Wike had, during a media chat broadcast live on Channels TV earlier this week, responded to questions about his political future by confirming he would spearhead Tinubu’s 2027 campaign in Rivers State.
The coalition said it was encouraged by the minister’s courage and sincerity, adding that many young PDP members across the the country have resolved to campaign vigorously for Tinubu’s second term.
The statement noted that while Wike may be misunderstood by some within his party, millions of young Nigerians see in him a leader who is pragmatic and patriotic.
“This is not about crossing over to the APC. It is about crossing over to the truth. The reality is that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outperformed expectations in infrastructure, education particularly the student loan scheme and job creation, aviation sector reforms and more. Young Nigerians, particularly in the North, are tired of PDP’s propaganda. We want sound leadership, and that is what President Tinubu has provided in the past two years,” Onoja added.
Onoja disclosed that the coalition has begun grassroots mobilisation across the six geopolitical zones to ensure massive support for Tinubu in the next election.
“Our structures are active in the 774 local government areas. We are organising town halls, campus engagements, digital campaigns, community meetings, church and mosque-to-mosque sensitisation efforts. We want to make a clear statement that Nigeria’s youth are not blind to results. We support Tinubu because he delivers,” he declared.
The group also used the opportunity to urge PDP stakeholders to refrain from attacking Wike, warning that doing so may alienate more young people from the party.
“Rather than vilify Wike, the PDP should listen to him. He has his finger on the pulse of the people, especially young Nigerians. His decision to back Tinubu is in line with the aspiration of millions who want Nigeria to rise above the same old politics,” the statement added.
“We want to be on the side of truth, performance, and stability. Wike has shown us that it is possible to stay loyal to your values and still support a government that works. Tinubu has earned our respect. Come 2027, we will speak with our PVCs.”
Onoja announced that details of its mobilisation plan titled “10 Million Youth Votes for Renewed Hope” would soon be presented to President Tinubu and Wike at a youth engagement summit in Abuja.