APC Youth Stakeholders Back Dayo Israel, Warn Against Undermining His Office

The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Young Stakeholders Forum has expressed unwavering support for the party’s National Youth Leader, Hon. Dayo Israel, while cautioning against any attempts to undermine his position or establish rival centers of influence within the party. The forum defended Israel's role in organizing campaign mobilization vehicles for a select group of youth leaders, emphasizing that these measures are intended to revamp the reward system within the party's youth wing as the 2027 general election approaches.

This was announced during a press conference addressing young stakeholders at the Progressive Institute, Garki, Abuja, on Thursday. The forum expressed apprehension over persistent attempts by some influential parties to weaken the party's national youth structure, suggesting these actions are driven by personal or other motivations.

The forum comprises young stakeholders and founding members of the APC from all six geopolitical zones in the country. They lauded Israel for creating the APC Youth House and Nest Resource Centre, which have been instrumental in promoting digital skills, capacity building, vocational training, and town hall meetings. Additionally, the forum highlighted the Renewed Hope Conversations initiative, which brings together students, policymakers, and senior government officials to discuss government policies and seek feedback.

Over 100 youth members and youth leaders from across the country have already benefited from overseas capacity-building and training programs over the past two years, aimed at addressing demands for an enhanced reward system within the party's youth wing. The forum reiterated its backing for Israel's campaign mobilization efforts and urged party members to seek grievances through the appropriate party channels rather than resorting to actions that could exacerbate internal divisions.

They acknowledged that disagreements and competing interests are inevitable in a large political organization like the APC but stressed that these differences should be addressed through established procedures. The forum called on APC members across the country to rally behind Israel and concentrate on rallying support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election, rather than engaging in internal disputes.