Support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election gained ground in Edo State as Hon. Suleiman Abubakar Magaji joined Governor Monday Okpebholo and other leaders during the City Boy Movement's South-South Youth Tour and Empowerment Programme in Benin. The event, held at the Government House, brought together key figures including Seyi Tinubu, Shoga Francis, Favor Abayomi, Ummusalma Rabiu, and regional directors of the movement. Governor Okpebholo welcomed the delegation and described the City Boy Movement as a strategic platform for national progress, reaffirming Edo State's backing for its goals. He also expressed support for President Tinubu's second-term bid, linking it to ongoing efforts to build a more prosperous Nigeria.
Magaji, serving as the movement's North Central Youth Coordinator, said the tour aims to bring political engagement directly to young people at the grassroots. He emphasized youth inclusion, empowerment, and active participation in governance, stating the movement seeks to create a generation that sees itself as part of the political process. "The mission remains clear: youth inclusion, empowerment, and progress," Magaji said, adding that the reception in Edo reflects growing national acceptance. He credited President Tinubu's leadership for creating opportunities for youth and argued that continuity would help sustain reforms.
Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawale, who joined the delegation, said the visit aimed to foster collaboration with the state government and youth population. Other speakers echoed calls for broader youth involvement in politics ahead of 2027. The City Boy Movement is a youth-focused advocacy platform supporting Tinubu's administration and its reform agenda.
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