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Okun youths have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kogi Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for second terms in office.

The endorsement was made on Saturday at a political rally organised by the Okun Youth Alliance (OYA) Movement in Isanlu, Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi.

The rally, tagged the OYA 2027 Election Endorsement Rally, was held at the 1,500-capacity GYB Civic Centre, with youths from across Okunland attending the event.

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Speaking at the gathering, Convener of the OYA Movement, Oladele John Nihi, said the endorsement of Tinubu by Okun youths was based on what he described as the administration’s interventions in Kogi State, particularly in the Okun axis.

Nihi cited infrastructure development and the appointment of Kogi and Okun indigenes to strategic positions in the Federal Government as factors behind the group’s decision.

He specifically mentioned the appointments of Okun indigenes to positions including the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Ajaokuta Steel Company.

According to him, the appointments reflected increased inclusion of Okun people in national governance under the Tinubu administration.

The OYA convener also announced the group’s endorsement of Governor Ododo for a second term, citing what he described as his performance and development initiatives across the state.

Nihi said the youths were particularly interested in continuity, arguing that sustained leadership would allow ongoing programmes and development initiatives to receive further attention.

He urged Okun youths to remain actively engaged in governance and political processes, saying young people should not limit their participation to elections but should also contribute to shaping policies and determining the developmental priorities of their communities.

The rally also featured speeches and solidarity messages from youth leaders and stakeholders from across Okunland.

The organisers described the gathering as a demonstration of political mobilisation among Okun youths ahead of the 2027 general elections.