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Nigeria’s Oluremi Tinubu warns young people

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Nigeria’s Oluremi Tinubu warns young people

Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and Defence Minister Christopher Musa have urged young people to reject political or criminal exploitation ahead of the 2027 general elections. They called on them not to become “cannon fodder” in violence, according to statements made at two meetings.

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, and Defence Minister General Christopher Musa urged young Nigerians to reject manipulation by politicians and criminal groups ahead of the 2027 general elections. They spoke separately in Abuja at the National Christian Youth Security Summit and Thanksgiving, according to statements reported by the event’s organisers.

The two officials called on young people to reject political violence, drug use, extremism and crime, which they said could jeopardise their future and the country’s security. The summit is organised by the national youth wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), which brings together representatives of Nigerian Christian youth. Nigeria’s APC mobilises disappointed candidates for 2027 as preparations for the election continue.

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