A political pressure group, Soft Nigeria, has commenced grassroots mobilisation for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group said it would deploy its structures across political units, wards and local government areas to engage voters, sensitise youths and canvass support for the two leaders.
Soft Nigeria began as Soft Delta in 2021 by members who identified with Oborevwori during his campaign for the governorship of Delta State. The group was attracted to Oborevwori by what its members regarded as his youth-friendly disposition and humanitarian orientation. It later evolved into Soft Nigeria after the 2023 elections, identifying areas of convergence between its humanitarian objectives and programmes of the Tinubu administration.
Executive Board member of Soft Nigeria, Dr Okoh Ezekiel Oghenetega, said the organisation is a humanitarian political pressure group committed to supporting candidates its members consider youth-friendly and people-oriented. Okoh said the group had resolved to support Tinubu and Oborevwori in 2027, stressing that its campaign would start from the grassroots. The group plans to go down to the units, from the units to the ward, from the ward to the local government and from the local government to the states.
The group’s Director of Human Rights and Social Justice, Activist Kelvin Ejumudo, said the organisation’s October 1 Independence Day “Run and Rein” was organised to provide young Nigerians with an avenue to interact, connect and celebrate the country peacefully. The initiative was designed to harness the potential of youths, raise awareness, and strengthen interaction between citizens and the government.
Soft Nigeria has also provided free legal assistance to disadvantaged persons whose rights were allegedly violated. According to Ejumudo, the event attracted participants from different backgrounds, while the situation was managed peacefully before the programme continued with a road run through parts of Warri and Effurun, followed by an evening entertainment session.
Other executive members of Soft Nigeria, including Vincent Udume Odogbor and Favour Chidiebere Philip, described the organisation as a platform for young Nigerians to participate actively in governance and contribute to national development. They urged youths to reject electoral violence and pursue political victories through strategy and peaceful democratic participation.
The group’s members, including Yemi Otuedon, called for respect for citizens’ political choices ahead of the 2027 elections, urging security agencies to investigate any alleged attempts to disrupt political events and calling for disagreements to be resolved through dialogue and peaceful democratic engagement. Soft Nigeria remains firmly connected to the grassroots and will continue engaging citizens.
Key points
- Soft Nigeria is a humanitarian political pressure group supporting youth-friendly and people-oriented candidates.
- The group will deploy its structures across political units to engage voters and canvass support for Tinubu and Oborevwori.
- Soft Nigeria organised an October 1 Independence Day “Run and Rein” to promote peaceful interaction among Nigerians.
