The National Coordinator of Bridge for Renewed Hope and former Director General of Atiku Youth Wing, Hon. Rowland Odih, has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
This was disclosed in a statement Signed by National Coordinator, Bridge for Renewed Hope and Former Director General, Atiku Youth Wing, Hon. Rowland Odih said, ” we the Youth Mobilization Group operating under the platform of Bridge for Renewed Hope, formerly aligned with the presidential aspiration of Atiku Abubakar, hereby announce our unwavering endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election.
According to him, Bridge for Renewed Hope is a major youth-driven political coalition affiliated with the broader City Boy Movement. The organisation was formed by former leaders and members of the Atiku Youth Wing who have now aligned themselves with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and his 2027 re-election project.
“The platform is primarily composed of former youth leaders and supporters from the Atiku political structure who officially collapsed their organisation and joined the City Boy Movement on June 4, 2026. Key figures driving the initiative include Hon. Rowland Odih, former National Coordinator of the Atiku Youth Wing and current National Coordinator of Bridge for Renewed Hope; Hon. Ayodele Olawande; Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, Director General of the City Boy Movement; and Hon. Gambo Manzo”.
He said, the group’s mission is to unite young Nigerians and mobilise support across the country while promoting youth inclusion in governance, digital innovation, leadership development, and empowerment programmes. As part of the wider City Boy Movement, Bridge for Renewed Hope contributes to a nationwide political network that includes organisations such as the Renewed Hope Youth Ambassadors.
The National Coordinator explained that after careful reflection on the nation’s political landscape and the repeated efforts of Atiku Abubakar to attain the presidency, they respectfully submit that the time has come for him to step aside. While we acknowledge his commitment and contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, we believe the pathway to electoral victory for him has become increasingly difficult.
He appealed to Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential contest and lend his support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Such a decision would promote political unity and strengthen collective efforts toward national development.
“We firmly believe that collaboration between Atiku Abubakar and President Tinubu would create a formidable alliance capable of addressing insecurity and other critical challenges confronting the nation. Their combined experience and influence could help accelerate Nigeria’s progress and stability”.
He noted that this strategic alignment would not only enhance President Tinubu’s prospects in 2027 but also position Atiku Abubakar for future political relevance while fostering a stronger and more united political coalition.
“We remain committed to building a brighter, safer, and more prosperous future for all Nigerians and call on political stakeholders to place national interest above personal ambition”.
