President Bola Tinubu has called on his supporters across the country to intensify grassroots mobilisation and encourage Nigerians to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general election.
The President made the call in a statement on Tuesday after hosting the leadership and members of the City Boy Movement, alongside other youth support groups, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
He praised the group for standing by his administration since 2022 despite public criticism over its economic reforms.
Tinubu said, “Since 2022, and for three years, you have defended this administration in the markets, on campuses, in motor parks and on social media, often when it was unpopular to do so.”
He added, “You understood why difficult decisions had become necessary and why Nigeria could not keep borrowing to postpone them. I have seen your commitment, and I will never forget it.”
The President commended the movement for building “over 4.8 million verifiable members” nationwide and hailed the launch of “#AskCityBoy,” describing it as a platform that uses “super intelligence to help Nigerians understand what their government is doing through simple, everyday conversation.”
Tinubu urged even his critics to engage with the platform, saying, “I encourage every Nigerian, including our critics, to visit askcityboy.com and ask the questions that matter to you.” On preparations for the next election, he said, “Get your PVC and encourage your neighbours to get theirs. Organise peacefully and lawfully. Take our record to Nigerians and make your case with conviction.”
Tinubu also highlighted key government programmes, including NELFUND, CREDICORP and the 3MTT initiative, saying they are expanding opportunities for young Nigerians.
He further commended his son, Seyi Tinubu, for his role in the City Boy Movement, declaring, “You have only started. There is much more you can do for our people, and I expect you to keep going.”
Vice President Kashim Shettima joined the President at the meeting, where discussions focused on economic reforms, youth participation in governance, inclusive leadership and strengthening grassroots support for national development.