The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Leaders in the country have described the appointment of Minister of Youth Development, Hon Ayodele Olawande, as the Director of Youth Mobilization of the Presidential Campaign Council as strategic ahead of the 2027 Presidential election.
The youth under the Forum of 37 APC State Youth Leaders pledged their total support for the appointment of Olawande, and reaffirmed commitment to youth mobilisation ahead of 2027
The Youth Forum described the appointment as well-deserved, expressing confidence in Ayodele’s experience, grassroots connection and proven capacity to mobilize young people across the country.
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Zaka Nehemiah, the Forum also congratulated Distinguished Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari on his appointment as Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council.
The Forum welcomed Olawande’s appointment, noting that his experience as a former Youth Leader in Ondo State has equipped him with a strong understanding of grassroots mobilisation, youth engagement and political coordination.
According to the Forum, the appointment of Olawande further underscored the importance of young people in the political process and reflected a commitment to giving youth leaders a meaningful role in the mobilisation and coordination of the 2027 campaign.
The Forum, which said it has a structure comprising more than 19,533 youth leaders across 17,802 wards, 1,548 Local Government Areas, 109 Senatorial Districts, the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, pledged its full support and cooperation with the Minister in the discharge of his responsibilities.
The Forum assured its members that they would deploy their grassroots structures and networks towards effective youth mobilisation and the broader objectives of the Presidential Campaign Council.
The Forum expressed confidence that the combination of Senator Yari’s leadership and Olawande’s youth mobilisation experience would contribute significantly to a well-coordinated, inclusive and victory-oriented campaign ahead of the 2027 elections.
They congratulated the minister on his appointment and wished him success in his new responsibility, while reaffirming their readiness to work with him towards achieving the campaign’s objectives.
