By Bashir Bello Abuja.
*Says INEC denied NYA rights of registering as political party, as 186 Northwest LGA Coordinators are inaugurated.
Ahead of the 2027 general elections and beyond, the National Youth Alliance (NYA), is the only movement in Nigeria that can boast of grassroots presence, and would use its advantage in determining outcome of the polls for that year and beyond.
NYA President, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas stated this, while delivering a welcome address at the inauguration of local government areas coordinators at the prestigious Mambayya House, Gwammaja, Kano State on Monday February 2, 2026.
He said they are not happy with happenings in the country, hence they are poised at capturing young people to actively participate in the electioneering process, adding that only the NYA has structures in all the states and local government areas of Nigeria.
He prayed for God to provide Nigeria with leaders that would propel it to greater heights.
President, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas said that a week ago, the 36 State chairmen and that of FCT were inaugurated about a week ago, the inauguration of the Local government coordinators in the Northwest is a follow-up.
He praised the organisers of the event for ensuring a colourful event.
He said NYA is concerned bout Nigeria and would protect the interest and value of the country
According to him, attempts were made to register NYA as a political party, to give young people right to contest, but their constitutional right was denied by INEC.
He said as a result, they decided to retain it as a movement.
In her remarks, Chairperson Luwa Farm and Mines Ltd, Hajiya Fatima Ibrahim Gamawa who was the Mother of the Day in her remarks, said that the future of the older generation depends on youth.
She therefore, tasked youth not to allow themselves to be used as tools by the older generation.
She urged them to reject politicians who would be only out to buy their votes.
She praised the President of NYA for keeping the movement going.
National Chairman, Action Democratic Party (ADP), Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani, who was the Chairman of the occasion, said that youth are the building blocks of every country, hence they are not leaders of tomorrow, but leaders of today.
“We have seen many areas, where youth have not only shown that they re able, but that they are capable.
“Youth today are linked all over the world, like what is happening today here, is being viewed all over the world.
“Being in National Youth Alliance is the best thing, do what you can, to make Nigeria better. You are the greatness that Nigeria is looking for.”
