A socio-political group, Yayi Youths Vanguard, has launched a campaign to deliver 2 million votes for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi, and Governor Dapo Abiodun in the 2027 general election. The group, led by Olamide Lawal, Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Youth Development, inaugurated 5,042 polling unit marshals drawn from the 20 local governments in Ogun State. The event was held at the Ake Palace Pavilion in Abeokuta.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by prominent APC chieftains, including Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Community Engagement, Moremi Ojudu, former Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Tunji Egbetokun, Commissioner for Forestry, Taiwo Oludotun, and Olu of Itori, Oba Fatai Akamo. Ojudu appealed to Nigerians to vote for the re-election of President Tinubu, citing his achievements in economy re-engineering and infrastructural development.
Ojudu emphasized that President Tinubu's reforms in infrastructure, energy, education, healthcare, and agriculture have positively impacted the country. She urged the youths to mobilize and ensure that everyone comes out to support President Tinubu, Governor Dapo Abiodun, and Senator Solomon Olamilekan Yayi. Tunji Egbetokun, former Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, noted that there is no better alternative than the ruling APC.
Egbetokun argued that the APC has made significant progress, despite challenges such as currency and foreign exchange issues. He urged the youths to continue participating actively in politics and commended Yayi Youths Vanguard for organizing the event. Oba Akamo, who sponsored the event, praised the organizers and charged the youths to be law-abiding and shun violence.
The Convener of the group, Olamide Lawal, stated that the 5,042 marshals will ensure the 2 million target votes for the APC is achievable through grassroots mobilization. He urged the youths to mobilize passionately, engage professionally, and maintain a good atmosphere during the election. Prophet Israel Ogundipe, also known as Genesis, offered prayers for the crowd and commended the organizers.
The event was a show of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi). The Yayi Youths Vanguard aims to centralize the political affiliation of young people and give them a voice. The group seeks to ensure that youths are appreciated at the appropriate time and are actively involved in the electoral process.
The inauguration of the 5,042 polling unit marshals marks a significant step in the group's efforts to deliver 2 million votes for the APC in the 2027 general election. The event demonstrated the commitment of Ogun youths to supporting the re-election of President Tinubu, Senator Yayi, and Governor Abiodun.
Key points
- The Yayi Youths Vanguard has pledged to deliver 2 million votes for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi, and Governor Dapo Abiodun in the 2027 general election.
