Thousands of youths under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday staged a massive solidarity procession in Sokoto State, declaring support for the re-election bids of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Aliyu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The rally, which drew participants from all 23 local government areas of the state, also featured youth coordinators, party supporters and APC faithful who marched through major streets in Sokoto metropolis carrying banners, party flags and chanting solidarity songs in support of the party.
The youths said the procession was organised to demonstrate their commitment to the continuity of the Tinubu and Ahmed Aliyu administrations, as well as other APC candidates in future elections.
Addressing the gathering, the leader of the rally, Hon. Nasiru Bazza, said the large turnout reflected the confidence many young people have in the leadership of President Tinubu and Governor Aliyu.
He said the group’s support was based on the belief that continuity in government would enable both administrations to consolidate ongoing policies, programmes and development projects aimed at improving the lives of Nigerians.
Bazza also urged young people across Sokoto State and the country to actively participate in the democratic process instead of allowing themselves to be used for political violence or divisive politics.
According to him, the population, energy and organisational strength of Nigerian youths place them in a position to shape the country’s political future through peaceful participation.
Youth coordinators from the 23 local government areas also expressed confidence in President Tinubu’s ability to continue implementing his administration’s economic reforms, while commending Governor Ahmed Aliyu for what they described as the achievements recorded under his Nine-Point Smart Agenda.
They argued that another term for the governor would allow his administration to build on ongoing investments in infrastructure, security, education, healthcare, water supply and other sectors.
Receiving the procession at the Government House in Sokoto, Governor Ahmed Aliyu, represented by his deputy, Muhammad Idris Gobir, thanked the youths for their support and commitment to the APC.
He said the state government remained focused on delivering its Nine-Point Smart Agenda, noting that the administration had spent the past three and a half years laying the foundation for development across different sectors.
Gobir assured the youths that their message of support for President Tinubu and Governor Aliyu would be conveyed to the President and the national leadership of the APC.
Among those present to receive the supporters were Speaker of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Hon. Tukur Bala Bodinga; APC State Chairman, Hon. Haruna S. Adiyya; APC North-West Zonal Secretary, Hon. Isah Sadiq Achida; Secretary to the State Government, Muhammad Bello Sifawa; Chief of Staff, Government House, Hon. Aminu Haliru Dikko; members of the State House of Assembly, commissioners and other government officials.
The rally comes as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum across the country, with parties and support groups intensifying grassroots mobilisation in preparation for the polls.
