CITY BOY MOVEMENT (CBM) MOBILISES STAKEHOLDERS IN CHIKUN, URGES SUPPORT FOR TINUBU, UBA SANI RE-ELECTION IN 2027

CITY BOY MOVEMENT (CBM) MOBILISES STAKEHOLDERS IN CHIKUN, URGES SUPPORT FOR TINUBU, UBA SANI RE-ELECTION IN 2027

Hon. Victor Mathew Bobai calls for intensified grassroots sensitisation, raises concerns over Atiku Abubakar’s privatisation legacy

SABON TASHA, KADUNA STATE — The Kaduna State Director of Media of the City Boy Movement (CBM), Hon. Victor Mathew Bobai, has urged stakeholders and supporters of the movement in Chikun Local Government Area to intensify grassroots mobilisation and public sensitisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Bobai made the call while addressing supporters in Sabon Tasha, where he encouraged stakeholders to strengthen the movement’s presence across communities in Chikun and promote public awareness of why President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani deserve another term in office.

The meeting followed a briefing by Comrade Bayei, who engaged major stakeholders of the City Boy Movement in Chikun Local Government Area on the need for stronger coordination and grassroots participation.

Bobai emphasised that political mobilisation must go beyond slogans, urging supporters to engage citizens with facts, explain government policies and programmes, and communicate the administration’s achievements to the electorate.

ATIKU AND THE PRIVATISATION DEBATE

Addressing the political debate surrounding former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Bobai criticised attempts to present Atiku as the best option for Northern Nigeria, arguing that his record during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo deserves serious public scrutiny.

According to Bobai, the privatisation and commercialisation policies pursued during the Obasanjo administration contributed to the decline of several industries that had previously supported employment, manufacturing and economic activity across Northern Nigeria.

He argued that Atiku, who played a prominent role in the administration’s economic reform programme, should be questioned about the consequences of those policies for the region.

Bobai specifically cited several industrial establishments whose histories have featured prominently in debates about privatisation and industrial decline, including:

1. Cement Company of Northern Nigeria (CCNN), Sokoto.

2. Ashaka Cement, Gombe.

3. Federal Superphosphate Fertilizer Company, Kaduna.

4. Savannah Sugar Company, Adamawa.

5. Sunti Sugar Company, Niger State.

6. Central Hotel, Kano.

7. National Trucks Manufacturing Company, Kano.

8. Steyr Nigeria Limited, Bauchi.

9. Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (PAN), Kaduna.

10. Jos Steel Rolling Company, Plateau State.

11. Nigerian Kaolin Processing Company, Plateau State.

He maintained that the fate of these industrial establishments raises important questions about the long-term economic consequences of privatisation, particularly for Northern communities that depended on industrial employment and related commercial activities.

CONCERNS OVER THE NORTHERN TEXTILE INDUSTRY

Bobai also expressed concern over the decline of the Northern textile industry, recalling the historical importance of textile manufacturing to Kaduna and other industrial centres in the region.

He referenced establishments such as Kaduna Textile Mills, Arewa Textiles and United Nigerian Textile Limited (UNTL), arguing that the decline of the sector contributed to job losses, weakened local manufacturing and hardship for many families.

He called for a more critical examination of the economic decisions taken during previous administrations and their lasting effects on employment, industrial development and the livelihoods of ordinary Nigerians.

WHY TINUBU AND UBA SANI DESERVE ANOTHER TERM

Turning to the 2027 elections, Bobai urged supporters of the City Boy Movement to communicate the policies, programmes and achievements of President Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani to communities across Chikun Local Government Area.

He stressed that effective grassroots engagement requires supporters to explain government policies clearly, listen to citizens’ concerns and present verifiable evidence of progress.

According to him, the movement must strengthen its community-level engagement and ensure that voters have the information needed to assess competing political claims.

He further urged stakeholders to reject divisive political rhetoric and focus on issues affecting the welfare, security and economic prospects of Northern Nigerians.

A CALL FOR STRONGER GRASSROOTS MOBILISATION

Bobai commended Comrade Bayei and other stakeholders for their engagement with members of the City Boy Movement, urging them to sustain consultations and expand public sensitisation across Chikun communities.

He maintained that the 2027 political contest would require consistent engagement, effective communication and a clear presentation of the records of political leaders.

He called on supporters to remain organised, peaceful and committed to issue-based political participation as preparations for the elections continue.

The central message from the Sabon Tasha engagement was clear: the City Boy Movement in Chikun must intensify grassroots sensitisation, promote informed political debate and encourage voters to assess the records of political leaders before making their choices in 2027.