The City Boy Movement (CBM) has intensified its campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 through a strategic outreach to Christian leaders in Bauchi and Gombe States, seeking their support for the administration’s second-term bid.
The movement’s Directorate of Christian Religious Affairs, led by Honourable Belusochukwu Enwere, met with denominational leaders, women, and youth representatives in Bauchi and Gombe states to promote the administration’s record and encourage voter mobilisation.
The meetings reflect a broader strategy by the movement to turn religious and community networks into channels for political messaging.
Enwere told participants that clergy can help educate their followers about the electoral process and encourage them to vote, while urging them to share information about Tinubu’s policies with their congregations.
“Religious leaders have an important role to play in educating their followers about the political process and encouraging them to participate actively in deciding the future of our country,” he said.
Organisers described the outreach as both a support-building exercise and a civic-engagement effort, saying it was intended to deepen ties with Christian communities and raise awareness of the administration’s programmes ahead of the polls.
The directorate also sought to distinguish its mobilisation from more confrontational campaign tactics.
Enwere called on supporters to pursue persuasion and dialogue rather than intimidation, saying political activity should not disrupt community peace.
“Our objective is to encourage responsible political participation and ensure that mobilisation for the 2027 elections is conducted peacefully,” he said.
Participants were encouraged to register and inform eligible voters, while organisers said campaigns should centre on policies and issues rather than partisan hostility.
They also urged religious leaders to promote tolerance amid political differences.
The engagement is part of the City Boy Movement’s broader effort to expand its reach across regions and constituencies before the 2027 general election.
Similar outreach by the group has targeted Christian leaders in Adamawa and Taraba, underscoring its focus on faith-based communities as a mobilisation base.
The push comes as political parties and support groups increasingly consult religious figures, community stakeholders, women, and young people to consolidate support ahead of the 2027 polls.
