Yoruba Community in FCT Launches Political Forum for Tinubu’s Re-Election
By Ogefila Bayo Adewale
Abuja
The Yoruba community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has inaugurated the Yoruba Forum for Asiwaju (YFFA) – a grassroot political movement aimed at mobilising support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.
The inauguration which took place on Thursday at the Central Business District, Abuja, attracted political leaders, traditional rulers, professionals, artisans, market women and youth groups from the 62 wards in the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The Convener and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagements (North Central), Dr. Abiodun Essiet, said the Forum would serve as a platform to deepen grassroots mobilisation and encourage active participation in the democratic process.
She noted that many Yoruba residents had obtained their Permanent Voter Cards in preparation for the 2027 elections.
Chairman of the planning committee, Dr. Michael Tomori, described the inauguration as the beginning of a united movement for the Yoruba community in the FCT.
The FCT Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Tanko Ishaku Yamawo, praised the massive turnout, promising the party’s collaboration with the Forum.
Also, the APC FCT Women Leader, Hajiya Farida Odengi, commended the initiative and urged women to remain active in politics.
A major highlight of the programme was the empowerment of 50 market women with ₦50,000 each to support their businesses.
Coordinators for Abuja North, Abuja South, the six Area Councils, and the 62 political wards were presented with certificates of appointment.
Meanwhile, the Convener announced a ₦5 million donation to the FCT Renewed Hope Ambassadors.
The coordinator of the group and former AMAC Chairman, Hon. Abdullahi Adamu Candido, expressed appreciation and pledged continued grassroots mobilisation.
