Nigerian youths raise N188 million for former Senate president’s governorship bid

Nigerian youths raise N188 million for former Senate president’s governorship bid

The Coalition of Yobe-East Progressive Youths has raised a total of N188 million to support the 2027 governorship aspiration of the former Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan.

The coalition’s leader, Dr. Yerima Goni, disclosed this at the fundraising venue on Monday in Damaturu.

Goni said the initiative aimed to encourage civic engagement and inclusive participation among youth and other stakeholders.

According to him, the funds were realised through pledges, bank transfers, and cash donations.

Goni said that the group remained committed to promoting good governance and youth involvement in leadership processes.

It was learnt that the fundraising event attracted participants, mostly youths, community leaders, supporters, and stakeholders across the state.

Lawan, while appreciating the initiative, also described the gesture as a demonstration of responsible citizenship.

According to the former senate president, the donations were a reflection of the grassroots’ passionate participation in political leadership.

Lawan, who hasn’t made a formal declaration to contest for the governorship race, however, expressed his willingness to respond to the call to serve the people of the state.

He served as the 14th President of the Senate of Nigeria from June 11, 2019, to June 11, 2023. He led the 9th National Assembly after being elected on June 11, 2019, succeeding Bukola Saraki, and was succeeded by Godswill Akpabio.

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