The City Boy Movement says it is poised to embark on a massive grassroots drive aimed at empowering 7,000 youths and boosting political engagement ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
The Director-General of the movement, Mr Francis Shoga, disclosed this when the group paid a courtesy call on the Imo Deputy Governor, Mrs Chinyere Ekomaru, in her office in Owerri, on Friday.
Shoga said the group’s Renewed Hope Tour in the state was designed to bridge the gap between the Federal Government and youths, ensuring that citizens understand the development strides of President Bola Tinubu.
“We are here to commence the empowerment of 7,000 Nigerian youths.
“This engagement will help them to understand what is happening at the center, led by the APC-government,” Shoga said.
He also said the movement was collaborating with South-East leaders to mobilise 10 million votes for Tinubu.
According to him, the strategic effort focuses on strengthening grassroots structures, ahead of the 2027 elections.
Shoga said that many citizens feel disconnected from Tinubu’s administration’s impact.
He, therefore, explained that the movement serves to promote Tinubu’s development initiatives, while actively empowering the younger generation.
“We are not campaigning yet but educating people on the president’s initiatives,” Shoga said.
He expressed concern over the low voter turnout recorded during the last general elections.
“Consequently, the movement aims to sensitise the youths on the urgent need for active electoral participation,” he said.
Responding, Ekomaru described the group’s initiative as a “welcome development”, especially in the South-East.
“The initiative will open the eyes of south-east residents to the reach of Federal Government’s initiatives, addressing existing perceptions about the distribution of democratic gains.”
“Uzodimma is youth friendly,” she said, and assured the group of the State Government’s support.
Ekomaru, who also advocated youths’ participation in elections, further called on them to promote peace and security in the state and Nigeria in general.