Sokoto youths raise N10 million to supportRep. Umar Yabo’s 2027 re‑election campaign

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In a notable example of grassroots political mobilization, youths from Yabo and Shagari Local Government Areas have collected N10 million to purchase nomination forms for Rep. Umar Yusuf Yabo, urging him to contest a second term in the House of Representatives in 2027.

The fundraising ceremony, coordinated by Malam Maliki, was held in Yabo town, the administrative centre of the Yabo/Shagari Federal Constituency. Dozens of young people from both LGAs attended, expressing a desire to see their representative return to the “Green Chambers” of the National Assembly.

Maliki explained that the money will be used to buy the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the lawmaker. He said the contribution was a direct response to what the youths described as quality representation since Yabo assumed office.

“The money realized will be used to purchase the ADC Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the lawmaker for his quality representation at the Green Chamber,” Maliki told the gathering.

The coordinator added that the decision was driven not only by Umar’s visible contributions to the constituency but also by his commitment to truth and his record of attracting federal projects to Yabo and Shagari.

Maliki further described the lawmaker in personal terms, stating, “Umar is not just a lawmaker; he is a bridge builder and epitome of hope because of what he is doing.”

He noted that the youths had assembled specifically to collect and donate the required funds for the forms, emphasizing that their support stemmed from the belief that Umar is a “tested and trusted representative” of the constituency.

The group used the occasion to publicly endorse Umar for a second term, indicating satisfaction with his performance and a desire for continuity in representation.

Also speaking at the event was Hon. Bashir Gorau, the member representing Goronyo/Gada Federal Constituency. Gorau praised the youths for what he called a self‑less gesture and said their action reflected the impact Umar had made in his own constituency.

“The youths must have been impressed by Umar’s accomplishments in the federal constituency,” Gorau remarked, addressing the crowd at the event.

In response, Rep. Umar Yusuf Yabo thanked the youths for their generosity, stating that the gesture would motivate him to do more for the people of Yabo and Shagari if granted another mandate.

He urged the young people to remain law‑abiding and to mobilize en masse to vote for the African Democratic Congress at all levels in the 2027 elections.

Yabo also criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at both federal and state levels, arguing that the party had failed the people and created space for alternative platforms such as the ADC to gain ground.

The fundraising and endorsement illustrate an early start to political activity in Sokoto ahead of 2027, with constituents taking the initiative to draft incumbents back into the race. Political observers note that such moves often signal strong grassroots backing and can lessen the financial burden on sitting lawmakers seeking re‑election.

For now, the N10 million raised represents both a financial contribution and a political statement from Yabo and Shagari youths that they intend to shape who represents them in Abuja.