The Digest:
Youths from the All Progressives Congress (APC) across Kogi State's 21 local government areas have donated ₦100 million to fund President Bola Tinubu's 2027 presidential nomination form. The donation was presented at a Youth Endorsement Rally in the state capital. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo praised the gesture as an informed choice based on national economic progress, while National Youth Council representative Babangida Onimisi described it as proof of youth commitment to Tinubu's reforms.
Key Points:
- The event is framed as a demonstration of grassroots youth support for the President and his policies ahead of the next election cycle.
- It highlights the ongoing political mobilization and early financial structuring within the ruling party for the 2027 campaign.
- The narrative links the donation directly to approval of national economic policies, particularly the stabilization of the Naira.
- It has sparked public debate regarding the authenticity of such large-scale youth contributions in a state with high poverty rates.
- The action follows a familiar political playbook, raising questions about whether it reflects genuine support or staged political theater.
Sources: Channels Television
