The leadership of SMART BOYS MOVEMENT (SBM) has held a strategic meeting with Hon. Kazeem Bolarinwa, Director-General of Youth Mobilisation for the 2027 Governorship and Presidential Elections of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State, to strengthen youth mobilisation, grassroots political engagement and organisational coordination ahead of the 2027 elections.
The meeting, held at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, brought together key leaders of the movement and the APM youth mobilisation leadership to discuss strategies for encouraging youth participation and building stronger grassroots political structures across Oyo State.
The SBM delegation was led by Honourable Funso Jide Adekunle, popularly known as Honourable Fushi, National Executive Director of SMART BOYS MOVEMENT. He was accompanied by Comrade Ayoade Waheed Lawal, Oyo State Executive Director of SBM, and Honourable Praise Oyedeji, South-West Director of Youth Mobilisation and Election Monitoring.
FOCUS ON YOUTH MOBILISATION AND GRASSROOTS ENGAGEMENT
Discussions at the meeting centred on the need for structured youth mobilisation, effective coordination among political stakeholders, sustained community-level engagement and strategies to encourage young people to participate actively and responsibly in Nigeria’s democratic process.
The participants also explored the importance of building stronger working relationships between SMART BOYS MOVEMENT and APM youth mobilisation stakeholders to support coordinated political engagement ahead of the forthcoming presidential and governorship elections.
Particular attention was given to grassroots outreach, political awareness, election monitoring and peaceful democratic participation, with an emphasis on the role of young people in promoting credible electoral processes.
The engagement further provided an opportunity to discuss potential areas of collaboration between the movement and the APM youth mobilisation structure in advancing youth-oriented political participation across the state.
SBM REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO RESPONSIBLE YOUTH LEADERSHIP
SMART BOYS MOVEMENT reaffirmed its commitment to responsible youth leadership, civic awareness, grassroots development and the establishment of a well-coordinated youth mobilisation network.
Under the leadership of Honourable Funso Jide Adekunle, the movement continues to promote its guiding philosophy of “Smart Thinking, Smart Leadership, Smart Future,” which emphasises empowering young people to become active contributors to political, social and community development.
The participation of Comrade Ayoade Waheed Lawal and Honourable Praise Oyedeji also underscored the importance of state-level coordination and regional collaboration in advancing the movement’s objectives.
The meeting with Hon. Kazeem Bolarinwa highlighted the value of dialogue and strategic engagement among political stakeholders and youth-focused organisations as preparations for the 2027 elections continue.
LOOKING AHEAD TO THE 2027 ELECTIONS
As political activities gradually intensify ahead of the 2027 presidential and governorship elections, SMART BOYS MOVEMENT reiterated the importance of strengthening its organisational structures, expanding grassroots engagement and promoting peaceful, informed and responsible youth participation.
The movement maintains that young people are essential stakeholders in Nigeria’s democratic future and that their involvement should go beyond political discussions to include civic education, community service, electoral awareness and responsible leadership.
The strategic meeting at the University of Ibadan therefore represents an engagement aimed at fostering dialogue, exploring collaboration and strengthening youth mobilisation efforts in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 elections.
SMART BOYS MOVEMENT (SBM), NIGERIA
Smart Thinking • Smart Leadership • Smart Future
