Rinsola Abiola to Lead Coalition of Young Women Mobilising for Tinubu’s Re-election

In what signals an early consolidation of grassroots political structures ahead of 2027, the Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre, Mrs Rinsola Abiola, has announced her acceptance to lead a coalition of young women within the All Progressives Congress mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.

Abiola disclosed this in a statement posted on her official X account on Tuesday, revealing that she was invited “several weeks ago” to coordinate members of various young women’s support groups within the All Progressives Congress.

According to her, the coalition was formed “with the aim of working as one to galvanize support and mobilize votes for Mr. President’s re-election.”

“Accepting the nomination was easy,” she wrote. “Young women’s political participation and leadership development have always been central to my advocacy. These priorities continue to inform my political choices, and Mr President’s track record of empowering and platforming young women in public service remains unmatched.”

The coalition, now operating under the banner of the Young Women’s Renewed Hope Coalition, is said to have spent the past weeks building a nationwide structure of mobilisers.

“We have spent the past couple of weeks bringing together formidable young women leaders and mobilisers across the country and strengthening our resolve to speak with one voice. Now, with a nationwide structure of committed mobilisers, we are ready,” Abiola stated.

She further announced that former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman, has accepted to serve as the National Patron of the coalition.

“I want to sincerely appreciate Hajiya Hadiza Bala Usman, not just for accepting our nomination as National Patron, but also for being a worthy role model to us all,” she added.

Abiola declared that the coalition is “United for Renewed Hope,” aligning its objectives with the agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

While further operational details are expected in the coming weeks, political observers say the emergence of a coordinated young women’s bloc within the ruling party could play a strategic role in shaping youth and gender participation ahead of the next general elections.

As momentum gradually builds toward 2027, the development raises broader questions about how structured mobilisation, particularly among young women, may redefine participation and influence within Nigeria’s evolving political landscape.