Abia Women Assembly Endorses Tinubu For 2027, Joins CityBoy Movement

The Abia Women Assembly has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office and formally joined the CityBoy Movement as a recognised pro-group ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The endorsement was made during the Abia Women Assembly Convention, which also featured the presentation of an award to Barr. Seyi Tinubu, National Patron of the CityBoy Movement.

The award recognised Seyi Tinubu for his reported support for youth and women empowerment, grassroots development and initiatives promoting the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Seyi Tinubu, who served as Special Guest of Honour, was represented by the State Director of the CityBoy Movement, Abia State Chapter, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, who received the award on his behalf.

Igbokwe conveyed Seyi Tinubu's appreciation to the women for the honour and their support for President Tinubu.

He also disclosed that Seyi Tinubu had donated an 18 seater bus to support the activities and mobilisation efforts of the Abia Women Assembly.

In addition, Igbokwe announced a personal donation from himself and his wife to the women.

The State Director described the Abia Women Assembly's decision to join the CityBoy Movement as a significant development in the movement's grassroots mobilisation efforts across Abia State.

He said membership as a pro-group would provide the women with a platform to participate in mobilisation, empowerment programmes, political education and activities aimed at communicating the achievements of the Tinubu administration.

Igbokwe also announced that the CityBoy Movement's Abia State headquarters, where the convention was held, would serve as a platform for the women's development activities, including skill acquisition and empowerment programmes.

He said the initiative was part of the movement's effort to combine political mobilisation with tangible opportunities for women and young people.

The convention brought together women from across Abia State and featured speeches, solidarity messages, awards and other activities focused on women's participation in political and community development.

The CityBoy Movement, Abia State Chapter, welcomed the Abia Women Assembly into its network of pro-groups and expressed confidence that the partnership would strengthen grassroots mobilisation and create opportunities for women across the state.