The Forum of 37 APC State Youth Leaders has pledged its total support for the appointment of Ayodele Olawande as the Director of Youth Mobilization of the Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Forum described the appointment as strategic and well-deserved, expressing confidence in Ayodele’s experience, grassroots connection and proven capacity to mobilize young people across the country.
A statement signed by its Chairman, Zaka Nehemiah and made a copy available to newsmen in Akure on Monday, also congratulated Abdul’Aziz Yari, on his appointment as Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council.
The Forum particularly welcomed Ayodele’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 further underscores the importance of young people in the political process and reflects 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 Olawande in the discharge of his responsibilities.
It assured that its members 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 Ayodele’s youth mobilisation experience would contribute significantly to a well-coordinated, inclusive and victory-oriented campaign ahead of the 2027 elections.
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