{
  "id": 5990968,
  "title": "Akpabio Reaches Out to Northern Youth to Solidify Tinubu’s Backing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/akpabio-reaches-out-to-northern-youth-to-solidify-tinubus-backing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T00:48:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/akpabio-reaches-out-to-northern-youth-to-solidify-tinubus-backing/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, is actively reaching out to Northern youth leaders to secure their support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. During a meeting in Abuja, Akpabio urged the young leaders to embrace the economic reforms implemented by Tinubu's administration, despite the initial difficulties they caused. He argued that these measures, such as the removal of fuel subsidies and stabilization of foreign exchange markets, were necessary steps towards redirecting government resources towards critical sectors like healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Akpabio emphasized that despite the initial challenges, the reforms were now beginning to yield tangible benefits for Nigerians, including improved revenue collection and increased investor confidence. He stressed the importance of Northern youths taking an active role in governance rather than merely waiting for the future. The Northern Ethnic Groups Assembly, represented by Alhaji Ibrahim Dan-Musa, commended Akpabio's efforts to foster political understanding between the North and South, emphasizing that national unity must take precedence over regional demands and sectional interests. The coalition pledged to mobilize youth structures, educate rural communities on federal fiscal policies, and maintain transparent consultation with Northern youth organizations as they prepare for the 2027 elections.",
  "summary": "The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has begun making a fresh case for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, urging Northern youths to support the administration’s economic reforms and policy continuity. Akpabio made the appeal on Saturday while receiving a high-level delegation of the Northern Ethnic Groups Assembly in Abuja. He said the reforms […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}