The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Jigawa State, Mustapha Sule Lamido, has called on young voters to use their numerical strength to vote out what it described as the “old generation of leaders” in the 2027 general elections.

He made the call during a sympathy visit to Sintilmawa village in Ringim Local Government Area.

Represented by Comrade Aminu Abdullahi Ringim, Lamido said both Nigeria and Jigawa State need a new generation of leaders who are youthful, energetic, and in tune with the aspirations of young people.

According to him, the leadership style of the older generation has failed to address the needs and expectations of the youth.

“We are tired of the old generation leadership style. We need somebody who is modern, energetic, and understands the yearnings and aspirations of the youth,” he said.

Lamido stressed that young people constitute about 80 per cent of the electorate and have a decisive role to play in shaping the future of the state and the country.

“We have the power to change the old order. How can we continue to allow them to determine our future? We are the majority, and we must use our votes wisely in the 2027 election,” he added.

Comrade Aminu said the future of Jigawa State and Nigeria rests largely in the hands of the youth, urging them to participate actively in the democratic process and support leaders who can deliver meaningful change.

Leaders of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, have welcomed the confirmation of Prince Adewole Adebayo as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

The party described the development as a significant milestone ahead of the 2027 presidential election, following INEC’s publication of the final list of presidential candidates, and expressed confidence in its chances at the polls.

In a statement, the Chairman of the SDP in Delta State, Felix Obuseh, said the publication of Adebayo’s name by INEC had boosted the confidence of party members and supporters across the country.

Obuseh said the party would continue mobilising support for its presidential candidate ahead of the election.

Also reacting, the Chairman of the SDP in Zamfara State, Bilal Aliyu Gusau, congratulated Adebayo on his confirmation by INEC and wished him a successful campaign.

Similarly, Cotterell Tumbodiaa described the confirmation of Adebayo and his running mate as an important step in the party’s preparations for the 2027 presidential election.

He expressed hope that the SDP would offer Nigerians a credible alternative and wished the party’s presidential candidate success in the campaign.

The reactions followed INEC’s publication of the names of candidates cleared to contest the 2027 presidential election, including Adebayo as the SDP flag bearer.