2027: ‘Your Future Depends on this Election, Collect Your PVCs, Tinubu Tells Nigerian Youths

• Tinubu urges youths to collect PVCs ahead of the 2027 elections, saying their future depends on the outcome and their participation.

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian youths to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate in the 2027 general elections, saying the outcome will shape their future.

Speaking on Saturday at the Rainbow Coalition presidential campaign rally in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Tinubu said the election was about the interests of young Nigerians and the leadership choices they would make.

“To the youth of Nigeria, I’m looking at you. This election is about you. It’s not about me. Your future depends on this election,” he said.

The President described the PVC as a weapon through which eligible voters could influence the country’s direction. He urged those who had yet to collect their cards to do so.

“It is left for you to use the weapon you have. And that weapon is the PVC. If you have not collected yours, please go ahead and collect it. Please. I beg you. I take God beg you,” the President said.

Tinubu promises economic opportunities

Tinubu also described economic development as a means for young Nigerians to overcome poverty, saying his administration was working to improve the economy and spread prosperity.

He said the government was clearing outstanding pension and gratuity obligations inherited from previous administrations, presenting the payments as part of efforts to support families.

“The people that governed before, they left unpaid pensions and gratuity in billions and trillions of naira. That is being cleared. So that every family is included. We are sharing prosperity already,” he said.

The President cited retired engineers, welders and teachers among those benefiting from the payments.

“A retired engineer is receiving their gratuity right now. A retired welder is receiving the pension right now. A retired teacher is receiving the pension right now,” he added.

Tinubu thanked residents for their support and engagement during the rally before concluding his address.

Wike-led coalition mobilises support

The rally took place at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt and was organised by the Rainbow Coalition, a political alliance led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

The coalition brings together politicians and supporters from different parties, including the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party, to support Tinubu’s re-election bid.

It had earlier endorsed the President for a second term and announced its preferred candidates for other elective positions in Rivers State.

Tinubu’s appearance formed part of his campaign engagements ahead of the 2027 general elections, following the launch of his re-election campaign in Kaduna State on October 24.