President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian youths to collect their Permanent Voter Cards and actively participate in the 2027 general elections, emphasizing that the outcome will directly affect their future. He made this appeal at the Rainbow Coalition presidential campaign rally in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Tinubu stressed that the election is not about his personal ambition but about determining the future of the younger generation.
Tinubu urged Nigerians who have not collected their PVCs to do so, describing it as the means by which citizens can determine the country's leadership. He begged the youths to collect their PVCs, stating it is their weapon to effect change. The president's call to action aims to encourage youth participation in the electoral process and ensure their voices are heard.
The president identified economic development as a key tool for young Nigerians to overcome poverty. He stated that his administration is working to improve the economy and ensure that prosperity is widely shared. Tinubu's government is committed to clearing outstanding obligations, including unpaid pensions and gratuities left behind by previous administrations.
According to Tinubu, previous administrations left behind unpaid pensions and gratuities running into billions and trillions of naira. His government is clearing these outstanding obligations to ensure that every family is included in the prosperity. The president cited examples of retired professionals, including engineers, welders, and teachers, who are benefiting from the payments.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged to mobilize at least three million votes for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Fubara declared his support for Tinubu's re-election bid under the Rainbow Coalition. This development is expected to boost Tinubu's chances of winning the 2027 elections.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will meet next week to consider the implications of the Federal High Court judgment on Atiku's 2027 ADC ticket. The meeting will discuss the potential impact of the judgment on the electoral process and the participation of Atiku's party in the 2027 elections.
In a separate development, the Nigerian Army announced on Sunday that its official X account, @HQNigerianArmy, has been fully restored and is once again under exclusive control. The account was previously hacked, but swift action was taken to recover it and prevent further unauthorized access.
Key points
- President Tinubu urges Nigerian youths to collect their PVCs and participate in the 2027 general elections.
- The president's administration is working to improve the economy and clear outstanding obligations.
- Governor Fubara pledges three million votes for Tinubu's re-election bid.
