2027: We will leverage structures in LGAs to influence outcomes – Group
Ahead of the 2027 general elections and beyond, the National Youth Alliance (NYA) has declared that it remains the only youth movement in Nigeria with functional grassroots structures across all 774 local government areas, a strength it intends to leverage in influencing electoral outcomes. The President of the NYA, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, made this […]
Ahead of the 2027 general elections and beyond, the National Youth Alliance (NYA) has declared that it remains the only youth movement in Nigeria with functional grassroots structures across all 774 local government areas, a strength it intends to leverage in influencing electoral outcomes.
The President of the NYA, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, made this assertion while delivering a welcome address at the inauguration of 186 Local Government Area coordinators from the North-West zone.
The event was held at the Mambayya House, Gwammaja, Kano State, on Monday.
Ambassador Abbas said the movement was dissatisfied with the current state of affairs in the country and was therefore committed to mobilising young people to actively participate in the political and electoral process.
He stressed that the NYA remains the only youth-based organisation with structures in all states and local government areas of Nigeria.
He prayed for God to bless Nigeria with visionary leaders who would steer the nation towards greater development and prosperity.
The NYA President explained that the inauguration of the North-West LGA coordinators followed the recent inauguration of the 36 state chairmen and that of the Federal Capital Territory, describing the exercise as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the movement nationwide.
He commended the organisers for ensuring a successful and colourful event, adding that the NYA was deeply concerned about Nigeria’s future and would continue to protect the country’s interests and core values.
According to him, efforts had previously been made to register the NYA as a political party in order to give young Nigerians the opportunity to contest elections, but the group’s constitutional right was denied by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). As a result, he said the alliance decided to retain its status as a movement.
In her remarks, the Chairperson of Luwa Farm and Mines Limited, Hajiya Fatima Ibrahim Gamawa, who served as the Mother of the Day, said the future of the older generation depended largely on the youth.
She urged young people not to allow themselves to be manipulated by politicians and advised them to reject inducements aimed at buying their votes.
She also praised the NYA President for sustaining the movement and keeping young people politically engaged.
Also speaking at the event, the National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani, who was the Chairman of the occasion, described youth as the building blocks of every nation.
He said young people were not just leaders of tomorrow but leaders of today, noting that Nigerian youths had consistently demonstrated their capacity and competence in various sectors.
“Youths today are globally connected. What is happening here today is being watched across the world. Being part of the National Youth Alliance is a step in the right direction. Do what you can to make Nigeria better. You are the greatness Nigeria is looking for,” he said.