Official Urges Ijaw Youths to Back Tinubu's 2027 Re-election Bid; Kwara Youths March for New Army Division

Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, has called on the Ijaw Youth Council to rally support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027. Otuaro stressed that backing Tinubu for a second term is crucial for the strategic interests of the Ijaw people and the broader Niger Delta region. He cautioned against internal divisions that could diminish the region's political leverage.

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My appeal to the IYC is that nothing should divide us. 2027 is already here. Let us back the President and mobilise for him to win a second term.

"My appeal to the IYC is that nothing should divide us. 2027 is already here. Let us back the President and mobilise for him to win a second term," Otuaro stated during a visit from the newly inaugurated 10th leadership of the IYC, led by President Doubra Okotete. He added, "We should not allow anybody to cause division among us or trade us for a new hope. It is within the Ijaw strategic national interest to support the President to secure victory."

In a separate event, a coalition of Kwara Youth Organisations and the Arewa Youth Assembly marched in Ilorin to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing the Nigerian Army 9 Division in the state capital. The groups described the creation of the division as a strategic masterstroke that will bolster security and economic development.

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We should not allow anybody to cause division among us or trade us for a new hope. It is within the Ijaw strategic national interest to support the President to secure victory.

Mr. Ibrahim Saadu, Coordinator of the Coalition of Kwara Youths, emphasized the division's significance beyond military presence. "The creation of the 9 Division is not just a military installation, it is an opportunity for economic development, an opportunity for job creation, improved security that will attract investors to our state and an opportunity for a better future, we must not waste this moment," he said. The groups expressed confidence that the new division will reduce insecurity in Kwara and neighboring states, urging continued support for President Tinubu and the military leadership.

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The creation of the 9 Division is not just a military installation, it is an opportunity for economic development, an opportunity for job creation, improved security that will attract investors to our state and an opportunity for a better future, we must not waste this moment.