…as DG Oluwatosin Francis Shoga commits movement to constructive mobilisation and engagement for President Tinubu’s re-election
The City Boy Movement (CBM) welcomes the appointment of several of its key leaders, stakeholders and members across the country to the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The appointments span the Movement’s leadership and organisational structures, including its Co-Patrons, Governing Board, National Working Committee, Deputy Directors-General and grassroots leadership, reflecting the broad representation of its members within the Council.
Notable among the appointees are Hon. Ayodele Olawande, CBM Co-Patron, appointed Director of the PCC Directorate of Youth Mobilisation; Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, CBM Director-General, appointed Secretary II of the Directorate of Support Group Mobilisation; and O’tega Ogra, CBM Deputy Director-General for Media, Communications and Public Affairs, appointed to the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications. Segun Dada, Director of Digital Operations in the Media Directorate was also appointed Director of the PCC Digital Committee.
Several other CBM leaders, stakeholders and members drawn from its national, zonal, state and local government structures have also been appointed to various positions within the Council.
Reacting to the development, the Director-General of the City Boy Movement, Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, described the appointments as a significant development for the Movement and an opportunity for its members to contribute more directly to the APC’s campaign preparations.
“These appointments are significant for the City Boy Movement and the many individuals who have committed their time, energy and resources to building and strengthening our structures across Nigeria.
“We appreciate the confidence reposed in our members and congratulate everyone entrusted with these responsibilities. The appointments reflect the diverse backgrounds, experiences and contributions of individuals who have helped sustain the Movement.
“As a platform that brings together supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu across political and social divides, we remain committed to working constructively with the APC, the Presidential Campaign Council and other support groups towards our shared objectives.”
Also speaking on the development, O’tega Ogra, Deputy Director-General for Media, Communications and Public Affairs, said the appointments underscore the importance of sustained grassroots engagement and the collective efforts of members who have contributed to the Movement’s nationwide presence.
“Behind the growth of the City Boy Movement are dedicated individuals who have invested their time, resources and personal effort in building relationships, mobilising communities and strengthening our structures across the country. It is encouraging to see many of these individuals entrusted with responsibilities within the Presidential Campaign Council.
“These appointments also come with responsibilities. As we take on our respective roles, our focus must remain on effective coordination, responsible communication and constructive collaboration with the APC and other stakeholders. We are committed to bringing our organisational experience and grassroots networks to bear in the collective effort ahead.”
The Movement congratulates the leadership and members of the newly inaugurated Presidential Campaign Council and expresses appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC leadership for the confidence reposed in its appointees.
CBM reaffirms its support for President Tinubu, its commitment to the Renewed Hope agenda and its readiness to contribute its nationwide networks, grassroots experience and organisational capacity to the collective efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Mohammed Abdullahi
National Publicity Secretary
For: Directorate of Media, Communications and Public Affairs
City Boy Movement