Reported by Weng Patrick Atokor l Journalist at Weng Global
The City Boy Movement has urged Nigerian youths to use their platforms to promote national development, encourage peaceful democratic participation and reject electoral violence ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The movement’s call comes amid growing political mobilisation among youth groups as parties and political organisations begin strengthening their grassroots structures ahead of the next election cycle.
The City Boy Movement describes itself as a youth-driven civic and advocacy organisation focused on grassroots mobilisation, civic education and youth participation in governance. Its stated activities include educating young Nigerians about their civic responsibilities and supporting youth and women empowerment initiatives.
Youths urged to reject violence
The movement’s emphasis on peaceful political participation reflects broader calls for young Nigerians to avoid being used in electoral violence and instead engage with political issues through lawful and democratic channels.
A similar call was made in Bayelsa State earlier in 2026 by City Boy Movement coordinator and APC youth leader Abi Morris, who urged youths to reject violence and focus on political policies, programmes and manifestos during the 2027 election campaign.
The message is particularly relevant as political mobilisation expands ahead of the 2027 elections, with youth organisations seeking to build support networks across communities.
Movement expands grassroots mobilisation
The City Boy Movement has been expanding its grassroots presence across Nigeria.
At its national retreat in Abuja in July 2026, the organisation said it was strengthening its structures across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory while encouraging greater youth participation in governance.
Seyi Tinubu, the movement’s patron, said during the retreat that the organisation had developed beyond its earlier campaign role and was seeking to deepen citizen engagement and grassroots participation.
The retreat also focused on communicating government policies and reforms to communities while encouraging members to engage Nigerians with what the State House described as responsibility, facts and empathy.
The organisation’s leadership has also announced ambitious mobilisation targets ahead of the 2027 elections. Voice of Nigeria reported in July that the movement planned to mobilise five million eligible voters for registration before November 2026, while its leadership had separately announced a target of 10 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
These targets are part of the movement’s wider effort to increase its grassroots reach and support the Tinubu administration’s political agenda.
Support for Tinubu administration
The City Boy Movement openly supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Its official platform describes the organisation as a youth advocacy movement focused on promoting awareness of government programmes, civic participation and grassroots engagement.
In June 2026, Vice President Kashim Shettima received leaders of the movement at the Presidential Villa in Abuja and praised its mobilisation of young Nigerians.
During the meeting, the movement’s Director-General, Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, expressed support for the administration and said members would mobilise across Nigeria ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The organisation has subsequently continued to expand its political mobilisation structures.
In August, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume visited the movement’s national headquarters in Abuja. According to the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, the movement reaffirmed its support for Tinubu while announcing plans to mobilise 10 million young Nigerians through an expanded membership drive.
Focus on responsible participation
Beyond electoral mobilisation, the movement says it wants to promote civic education and responsible democratic participation.
Its stated programmes include workshops aimed at improving political awareness among youths, grassroots mobilisation and initiatives designed to empower young Nigerians and women.
For Nigerian youths, the growing political activity ahead of 2027 presents an increasingly important role in shaping public debate and participation.
However, peaceful elections depend on political actors and citizens respecting democratic processes, allowing competing views and rejecting violence.
The call for youths to avoid electoral violence also comes against the backdrop of Nigeria’s broader efforts to strengthen democratic participation and prevent political competition from escalating into conflict.
What happens next
The City Boy Movement is expected to continue expanding its grassroots structures and youth membership ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The organisation has indicated that its mobilisation efforts will extend to states, local governments, wards and communities across Nigeria.
As the election period approaches, its activities are likely to remain closely connected to support for the Tinubu administration, while its public messaging continues to emphasise youth participation, civic engagement and peaceful political activity.
The broader political environment will also see other parties, candidates and civic organisations mobilising young Nigerians, making youth participation an important feature of Nigeria’s 2027 electoral cycle.
For voters, the distinction between political advocacy and electoral violence remains significant: citizens can participate actively in political campaigns and debates while exercising their rights peacefully and respecting the democratic process.
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Sources
- — Background on the organisation, its mission and activities.
- — Report on the City Boy Movement’s July 2026 national retreat.
- — Report on the Vice President’s June 2026 meeting with the movement.
- — Report on the August 2026 visit to the movement’s headquarters.
- — Report on the movement’s voter-registration mobilisation plans.
