The City Boy Movement has launched a grassroots mobilisation campaign for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027, targeting Christian leaders in Bauchi and Gombe states. Led by Belusochukwu Enwere, Head of the Directorate of Christian Religious Affairs, the engagement brought together leaders of various Christian denominations, youths, women, and representatives of Christian communities. The meeting aimed to strengthen relationships with Christian communities and raise awareness about the policies of President Tinubu's administration.
Enwere emphasized the crucial role of religious leaders in educating their followers about the political process and encouraging active participation in deciding the country's future. He urged Christian leaders to disseminate information about the administration's programmes to their churches and communities. The directorate encouraged participants to sensitize eligible voters on the importance of exercising their democratic rights and promoting peaceful coexistence despite political differences.
The engagement is part of the City Boy Movement's broader strategy to mobilize support for Tinubu's second-term bid across regions. The initiative seeks to provide an opportunity for the administration to communicate its agenda to more communities. Enwere called for peaceful political participation, stressing that sustained grassroots engagement was necessary to build awareness and support ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The directorate reiterated its commitment to peaceful engagement, urging Christian communities to promote national unity and non-violent participation. The organisers said political campaigns should focus on policies, programmes, and issues affecting citizens. They encouraged religious leaders to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence in spite of political differences.
The meeting was attended by leaders of various Christian denominations, youths, women, and representatives of Christian communities. The City Boy Movement's efforts aim to encourage responsible political participation and ensure that the mobilisation for the 2027 elections is conducted peacefully. Enwere urged participants to promote the administration's message without violence, intimidation, or anything capable of disrupting community peace.
According to NAN, political parties and support groups have intensified consultations as activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 polls. The City Boy Movement's initiative is one of many efforts to mobilize support for various candidates. The directorate's engagement with Christian leaders in Bauchi and Gombe states is a significant step in the administration's re-election campaign.
The City Boy Movement's campaign is focused on policies, programmes, and issues affecting citizens. The initiative aims to build a strong support base for President Tinubu's re-election bid. Key to this effort is the involvement of religious leaders in grassroots mobilisation, as they play a vital role in shaping public opinion and encouraging active participation in the democratic process.
Key points
- The City Boy Movement is engaging Christian leaders in Bauchi and Gombe states to mobilize support for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid.
- The engagement aims to strengthen relationships with Christian communities and raise awareness about the policies of President Tinubu's administration.
- The initiative seeks to promote peaceful political participation and encourage responsible engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
