Douye Diri has declared support for the re-election of Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, aligning himself with early political moves backing the president’s second-term ambition.Diri made this known on Tuesday when members of the City Boy Movement (CBM), led by its Director-General, Oluwatosin Shoga, paid him a courtesy visit at Government House in Yenagoa.
The governor said his administration shares similar ideals with the group, particularly on youth development and leadership inclusion, noting that young people must be prepared to take up responsibilities in governance. “For us as a state government, we believe that youths have to be leaders of today and not tomorrow,” Diri said, pointing to the inclusion of young persons in his cabinet as part of deliberate efforts to empower them.
While expressing support for Tinubu’s second-term ambition, Diri stressed that beyond politics, there was a need to prioritise the growth and development of young Nigerians to secure the country’s future. He also reiterated his long-standing position on constitutional reform, advocating a single term of six years for elected political office holders, including the president and state governors.
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According to him, a single tenure would allow leaders to focus more on governance rather than re-election campaigns. “Six years single term will give leaders enough time to concentrate on development without distractions associated with seeking another term,” he said.T he governor further cautioned against the use of youths for political violence, warning that such practices undermine democratic values and long-term stability.
“I abhor the use of youths for negative actions, whether on social media or in the political space, to promote violence, thuggery and intimidation,” he said, adding that his administration was taking steps to curb the trend in the state. Diri also advised members of the group to conduct themselves peacefully during their planned activities in Bayelsa.
Speaking earlier, Shoga said the City Boy Movement was committed to mobilising and empowering young Nigerians to actively participate in governance while supporting Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. He commended the Bayelsa State government for what he described as its youth-focused policies and visible development efforts, assuring that the group would continue to collaborate with the state to promote youth engagement.
