Introduction to the City Boy Movement
The City Boy Movement, a political support group, has formally approved and ratified the appointment of its State and Diaspora Directors, marking a significant step ahead of the 2027 elections. The approvals, announced by Director-General Mr Francis Shoga in Abuja on Saturday, aim to strengthen grassroots organisation, improve internal coordination, enhance youth mobilisation, and promote disciplined political engagement across Nigeria and the diaspora.
Appointment Process and Objectives
Shoga said the appointments followed extensive consultations, harmonisation, and internal review processes, reflecting the Movement’s commitment to structured leadership, unity, and effective governance at all levels across the country and abroad. “The newly approved directors will play a critical role in positioning the Movement for greater organisational strength and political impact ahead of the 2027 polls,” he said in the statement.
List of Approved Directors
The approved Directors include Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala (Oyo), Dr Musa Mohammed (Nasarawa), Moyosore Ogunlewe (Lagos), Tiza Isaac Orya (Benue), Nwaneri Chidera (Imo), Paddy Iyamu (Edo), Bitrus Garki (FCT), and David Daser (Plateau). Others are Baba Rauf Abdulrazaq (Kwara), Akintunde Oludayo (Diaspora), Sulaiman Ribadu (SAN) (Adamawa), Victor Thompson (Akwa Ibom), Dr Bala Wunti (Bauchi), Gorou Karo (Delta), Ogah Mark (Kogi), and Ayodele Olawande (Ondo). The remaining Directors include Ayorinde Ejioye (Ekiti), Haruna Aliyu (Jigawa), Mutawalle Barko (Yobe), Kamarudeen Yusuf (Ogun), Babagana Bukar (Borno), and Yusuf Ata (Kano). Appointments for other states will be announced later.
Conclusion
The City Boy Movement has taken a significant step towards the 2027 elections by approving and ratifying the appointment of its State and Diaspora Directors. With a focus on strengthening grassroots organisation, improving internal coordination, and enhancing youth mobilisation, the Movement is poised to make a greater impact in the upcoming elections. The newly approved directors will play a critical role in positioning the Movement for greater organisational strength and political impact.
FAQs
Q: What is the City Boy Movement?
A: The City Boy Movement is a political support group.
Q: What is the purpose of the newly approved directors?
A: The newly approved directors will play a critical role in positioning the Movement for greater organisational strength and political impact ahead of the 2027 polls.
Q: How many directors have been approved?
A: A total of 24 directors have been approved, with appointments for other states to be announced later.
Q: What are the objectives of the City Boy Movement?
A: The objectives of the City Boy Movement include strengthening grassroots organisation, improving internal coordination, enhancing youth mobilisation, and promoting disciplined political engagement across Nigeria and the diaspora.
