A coalition of young Nigerians under the banner of the Renewed Hope Agenda Continuity Marshals (REHACMA) has called for ongoing backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the nation approaches the 2027 elections, arguing that his economic and structural reforms should be sustained through leadership continuity.
Speaking for the youth-led movement, National Coordinator Osawemwenhio Uwagboe said Nigeria needs stability and consistent policy direction if it is to fully benefit from the reforms underway under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Although the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed President Tinubu’s re-election bid, the call for continuity comes amid a divided public opinion, with some critics asserting that the administration has fallen short of expectations.
Uwagboe stated that the movement brings together young Nigerians from various backgrounds who share a common belief in forward momentum for the country.
“We are not just representatives of a single political party, but young Nigerians committed to advancing our nation,” he said. “Nigeria needs stable leadership and the continuation of progressive reforms. That is why REHACMA was established.”
He added that the organisation is not merely a campaign outfit, but a platform for responsible youth engagement in governance, supporting leadership that delivers results rather than partisanship.
REHACMA members also expressed confidence in President Tinubu’s capacity to steer Nigeria through long-term transformation. The group’s National Youth Leader, Yusuf Ishaya — a former member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) — said his decision to join the APC was influenced by what he described as visible progress under the current administration.
“Progress should not go unnoticed. When you see positive change, you align with it,” Ishaya said, urging others to support the president.
Similarly, REHACMA Women Leader Fatima Lamisula argued that four years is not enough to address entrenched challenges, and that the changes already seen justify another term for Tinubu.
“The reward for good work is more work,” she said. “Nigeria has struggled for decades, and with the noticeable reforms over the past three years, we should allow this administration to complete the job.”
Regional voices within the movement highlighted specific policy shifts. North Central Coordinator Jerry Gwom praised reforms such as the flexible exchange rate for the naira and the removal of the fuel subsidy, saying these have opened economic opportunities previously restricted to a select few.
He also said young people in the North Central region feel included in national affairs and see another term as a pathway to future leadership: “We want this administration to continue because we are confident that by 2031, power will transition to our generation.”