Comrade Isaac Balami, a prominent youth leader and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has congratulated President Bola Tinubu and the party’s National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, over what he described as a highly successful and unity-driven 2026 national convention held under the party’s renewed organisational framework.
In a statement personally signed by him, Balami praised the outcome of the convention, noting that the re-election of Yilwatda through consensus at the party’s 8th National Convention reflects growing cohesion and internal stability within the ruling party.
He said the development demonstrates strengthened trust among stakeholders and a clearer ideological direction for the party moving forward.
Balami also announced what he described as the beginning of a major APC political realignment aimed at reshaping youth participation and strengthening grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to him, the plan involves the integration of a large portion of the Obidient movement structure he helped build during the 2023 elections into the APC, a move he said represents a strategic shift in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape.
Balami explained that the APC political realignment is not merely about party switching but about long-term political structure consolidation.
Speaking further, he argued that the current administration under President Bola Tinubu has demonstrated greater inclusiveness toward minority ethnic nationalities in the Middle Belt, cutting across religious divides, and urged future leaders to prioritise unity and fairness in governance.
This APC political realignment he said is already reshaping political expectations among young Nigerians.
Balami urged members of the Obidient movement who may be hesitant about joining the APC due to perception challenges to reconsider their stance, stressing that political relevance is determined by structure, organisation, and strategic positioning rather than emotion alone.
He maintained that the APC political realignment requires bold decision-making from politically active youths.
Balami disclosed plans to intensify grassroots mobilisation efforts across Northern Nigeria in the coming weeks, describing the ongoing coordination as a deliberate strategy to reposition youth participation in national politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He expressed confidence that the APC political realignment will continue to expand as more youth-driven networks align with the ruling party’s structure.
He further stated that his personal experience in past political campaigns influenced his decision, adding that leadership credibility, organisational depth, and electoral strategy are key determinants of political success in modern Nigeria.
He also reflected on his role in the Obi/Datti presidential campaign in 2023, noting that the movement demonstrated strong youth engagement, but argued that translating such energy into electoral victory requires stronger institutional backing.
According to him, political structures remain the backbone of any successful national campaign.
Political observers note that Balami’s statement reflects a growing trend of realignment within Nigeria’s opposition and youth-driven movements as the country approaches the 2027 elections, with many stakeholders increasingly prioritising structure, influence, and organisational capacity over ideological sentiment alone.
Analysts further suggest that such movements could significantly reshape party strength distribution, especially among younger voters, who are becoming more politically active and strategically aware of electoral dynamics.
With political activities gradually intensifying ahead of the general elections, Balami maintains that strategic alignment and youth mobilisation will remain central to shaping outcomes in key constituencies across the country.
He reiterated that his political decisions are guided by conviction, experience, and a desire to see more structured participation of young Nigerians in governance and electoral processes.
He added that the evolution of political engagement in Nigeria demands more strategic thinking from young leaders, especially as parties reposition themselves for future electoral contests.
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