Nigeria Youths in Politics Condemn Intimidation of Young Aspirants Across Political Parties

A coalition of youth leaders under the umbrella of Nigerian Youths in Politics has strongly condemned the rising wave of intimidation targeting young political aspirants across various political parties in Nigeria. The group issued its warning at a press briefing held on 15th May 2026 in FCT Abuja, calling on governors and party leaders to immediately desist from harassing and threatening qualified young aspirants who have duly purchased nomination forms and successfully passed through party screening processes.

The coalition specifically raised the alarm over cases involving young aspirants including Hammud Sadis Buba from Kano State and Ibiki Cyril Chidozie from Delta State, describing the pattern of intimidation as a dangerous threat to democracy and youth inclusion in the country’s political space. The group insisted that political parties must conduct equitable, free and fair primary elections, warning that any attempt to sideline or strong-arm young candidates will be met with fierce resistance.

Speaking at the briefing, a spokesperson for Nigerian Youths in Politics said, “It is unacceptable that young Nigerians who follow due process, purchase nomination forms with their hard-earned money, and pass through transparent screening are being intimidated by governors and party leaders. This is a direct attack on democracy and the future of our nation. We issue a clear warning to those involved: desist immediately or face the collective outrage of Nigerian youths.”

The coalition further called on political parties and relevant authorities to protect the rights of young people participating in the democratic process, especially as the country inches closer to the 2027 general elections. They reaffirmed their demand for a youth quota in parliament and vowed to resist any form of manipulation that undermines the will of young aspirants.

“We will not stand by while the hopes of millions of Nigerian youths are crushed by a few powerful individuals,” the group added. “We demand equitable, free, and fair primaries across all parties. No qualified young aspirant should be forced to step down or be eliminated through backdoor intimidation.”

The press briefing ended with a renewed call for solidarity among young politicians, with the coalition pledging to monitor primaries and publicly name any governor or party leader found guilty of intimidating youth aspirants.