BY: NASIRU WAZIRI, KANO
The Tinubu Northern Youth Forum, a new political wing under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been launched today on 11th February 2025 at APC headquarters to protect the president’s interests in northern Nigeria.
The chairman of the movement, Alhaji Auwal Ibrahim Sansani, while talking to journalists in Abuja express his optimism for more Tinubu Northerners collaborations in bringing notable projects.
This development comes as the president Tinubu faces growing opposition from various quarters.
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Auwal Sansani explain that the forum’s primary objective is to mobilize support for President Tinubu’s policies and programs in the northern region. This move is seen as a strategic attempt to consolidate the president’s base in the north, where he has traditionally enjoyed significant support.
While the launch of the Tinubu Northern Youth Forum has generated interest among political observers, some critics argue that it may be perceived as an attempt to create a parallel structure that could undermine existing party mechanisms. Others see it as a positive development that could help to galvanize support for the president’s agenda.
It’s worth noting that similar groups, such as the Progressive Northern Youth Forum (PNYF), have already expressed support for President Tinubu’s policies, including the Tax Reform Bill ¹. The PNYF has commended the president for his steadfast commitment to the bill, which aims to streamline Nigeria’s tax administration processes and align them with global best practices.
Sansani added that, as the Tinubu Northern Youth Forum begins its operations, it will be interesting to see how it navigates the complex political landscape in northern Nigeria and whether it can achieve its objectives of protecting President Tinubu’s interests in the region.