₦airaland Forum

Greetings, fellow Nigerians!

As 2027 approaches, it is important that we begin to build a new generation of visionary leaders—young, passionate, people-centered individuals who are ready to challenge the status quo and offer meaningful change.

This thread is strictly for political aspirants aged 40 and below who are serious about running for political office in 2027 or beyond, whether at the local, state, or federal level. This is a space where we can network, strategize, exchange ideas, and collaborate to shape a better Nigeria.

Before you contribute, kindly introduce yourself with the following:

Full Name (Optional) or Preferred Name

Age

State of Origin & Local Government Area

Educational Qualification

Political office you intend to contest for

Your current occupation or background

Previous or ongoing contributions to society

Why you want to run for office

Political affiliation (party you intend to run under and why)

Your areas of interest (e.g. Education, healthcare, youth empowerment, agriculture, etc.)


Focus of this thread

Sharing practical ideas to improve governance

Developing people-centered legislative agendas and policies

Nation-building efforts at the grassroots and national levels

Civic engagement strategies and public enlightenment

Discussing how to raise campaign funds creatively and ethically

Building a network of young, like-minded political actors

Encouraging mentorship, collaborations, and strategic alliances

Understanding INEC processes, political timelines, and electoral regulations

Learning from past political campaigns and electoral experiences

Exploring political ideologies and the role they play in national development

Discussions on political party selection – understanding their structure, values, strengths, and weaknesses

Reflecting on why each aspirant is aligning with a particular party

Highlighting the challenge of the absence of independent candidacy in our constitution and possible reforms in the future

Ground Rules

No vulgar language

No insults, bullying, or personal attacks

No tribal or religious bigotry

Respect each other’s opinions—even when you disagree.

Trolls and time-wasters will be ignored or reported.

Note to the Moderators

We kindly appeal to the moderators of the Politics Section to help preserve order, sanity, and relevance on this thread at all times. Please keep it free from spam, insults, and off-topic distractions. This platform could be the starting point of a political movement for young, competent Nigerians who mean business.


@Mynd44, fergie001, your help in amplifying this thread will be greatly appreciated.

I'll open the floor.

Full Name (Optional) or Preferred Name: Opeyemi

Age: 35

State of Origin & Local Government Area: Oyo State & Ibadan South West

Educational Qualification: MSc (PhD in view)

Political office you intend to contest for: Member, Oyo State House of Assembly

Your current occupation or background: Public Servant, Business Consultant and Investor

Previous or ongoing contributions to society: I currently have an NGO through which I carry out humanitarian services including medical outreach, food bank, skill acquisition for youths and business empowerment. Under the umbrella of my NGO and through other volunteering platforms, I teach people about civic responsibilities, how to engage with their representatives at all levels, and how to hold public office holders accountable.

Why you want to run for office: To serve, reform, ensure effective representation, and create opportunities for my constituents.

Political affiliation (party you intend to run under and why): Not decided but I have political affliations with the APC

Your areas of interest: Education, Women & Youth Empowerment, ICT development, Healthcare, Waste Management and Environmental Protection, Mental Health Reform for drug addicts, gamble addicts, prisoners & commercial sex workers, people-centered legislative bills.

I want to make enough money before getting into politics here so I won't join a group like this. However, I want to appeal to any of you who ever makes it there that you shouldn't fail your country.

Nigeria has already become a disgrace to the black race and you have the opportunity to make things right. Good luck and meet you at the top 💪💪💪

SmartPolician:
I want to make enough money before getting into politics here so I won't join a group like this. However, I want to appeal to any of you who ever makes it there that you shouldn't fail your country.

Nigeria has already become a disgrace to the black race and you have the opportunity to make things right. Good luck and meet you at the top 💪💪💪

Thank you deeply for your words of encouragement.

You're absolutely right! Nigeria desperately needs a new breed of leaders who won't betray the people's trust. The damage is deep, but it's not beyond repair. We appreciate your hope in us, and we’ll carry that responsibility with all seriousness.

That said, while money is important, it shouldn't be the only reason we delay stepping up. If all well-meaning individuals wait to “make it big” before participating, the system will continue to be dominated by those whose wealth often works against the people's interest.

What you need most is passion, credibility, and a genuine commitment to service. Once people see that you are serious, selfless, and trustworthy, There are ways to raise campaign funds; through grassroots donations, community support, and strategic partnerships. People will rally behind someone they believe in.

So yes, pursue your goals, build your capacity but don’t count yourself out. Nigeria needs you now more than ever.

See you at the top, not just financially, but as someone who chose not to stand aside when leadership called.

So you are still supporting APC despite all we’ve been through as a people? Nawa o

Ddeliverer007:
So you are still supporting APC despite all we’ve been through as a people? Nawa o

party affiliation don't matter but the candidate. We have seen most so called 2023 saint party elected officers failing. Abia governor has not be able to pay ordinary 70k minimum wage. As we have have bad people in APC, also we have excellent performers. Even this formed coalition still have most of the failed politicians whose only anger is that they can't gain access to the government again.

kedeojo:
party affiliation don't matter but the candidate. We have seen most so called 2023 saint party elected officers failing. Abia governor has not be able to pay ordinary 70k minimum wage. As we have have bad people in APC, also we have excellent performers. Even this formed coalition still have most of the failed politicians whose only anger is that they can't gain access to the government again.

Thanks for schooling him.

PMG2024:
Greetings, fellow Nigerians!

As 2027 approaches, it is important that we begin to build a new generation of visionary leaders—young, passionate, people-centered individuals who are ready to challenge the status quo and offer meaningful change.

This thread is strictly for political aspirants aged 40 and below who are serious about running for political office in 2027 or beyond, whether at the local, state, or federal level. This is a space where we can network, strategize, exchange ideas, and collaborate to shape a better Nigeria.

Before you contribute, kindly introduce yourself with the following:

Full Name (Optional) or Preferred Name

Age

State of Origin & Local Government Area

Educational Qualification

Political office you intend to contest for

Your current occupation or background

Previous or ongoing contributions to society

Why you want to run for office

Political affiliation (party you intend to run under and why)

Your areas of interest (e.g. Education, healthcare, youth empowerment, agriculture, etc.)


Focus of this thread

Sharing practical ideas to improve governance

Developing people-centered legislative agendas and policies

Nation-building efforts at the grassroots and national levels

Civic engagement strategies and public enlightenment

Discussing how to raise campaign funds creatively and ethically

Building a network of young, like-minded political actors

Encouraging mentorship, collaborations, and strategic alliances

Understanding INEC processes, political timelines, and electoral regulations

Learning from past political campaigns and electoral experiences

Exploring political ideologies and the role they play in national development

Discussions on political party selection – understanding their structure, values, strengths, and weaknesses

Reflecting on why each aspirant is aligning with a particular party

Highlighting the challenge of the absence of independent candidacy in our constitution and possible reforms in the future

Ground Rules

No vulgar language

No insults, bullying, or personal attacks

No tribal or religious bigotry

Respect each other’s opinions—even when you disagree.

Trolls and time-wasters will be ignored or reported.

Note to the Moderators

We kindly appeal to the moderators of the Politics Section to help preserve order, sanity, and relevance on this thread at all times. Please keep it free from spam, insults, and off-topic distractions. This platform could be the starting point of a political movement for young, competent Nigerians who mean business.


@Mynd44, fergie001, your help in amplifying this thread will be greatly appreciated.

Good move!..

Preferred Name:.. RENAISSANCE

Age

State of Origin:.. Imo

Educational Qualification:.. B.Sc

Political office you intend to contest for:.. President

Your current occupation or background:.. Entrepreneur

Previous or ongoing contributions to society:.. Both public and private sectors

Why you want to run for office:.. To restore and raise Nigeria to best glories

Political affiliation: To be disclosed later

Your areas of interest... All segments of Nigeria

Ddeliverer007:
So you are still supporting APC despite all we’ve been through as a people? Nawa o

I wanted to call the attention of the MODs but I guess such engagements are necessary once in a while, so people who truly want to learn can learn.

I can begin to talk about how 90% of the lawmakers who were voted for under the platform of LP have all decamped to APC or how neither PDP, APGA nor LP federal lawmakers rejected the expensive SUVs allocated to them. Is LP's Senator Ireti not indicted for constituency project racketeering? However, this will be me derailing the thread and deviating from its focus.

There are a lot of youngsters like you who are genuinely ignorant and are limited to what they have heard on the street or in beer palours. Even though, I acknowledge that there are also adults on this forum who have better understanding but are hell bent on pushing false narratives for personal gains.

Serious political aspirants know that you settle for a political party based on stability, ideology, local recognition and acceptance. I will run under whatever party I deem fit after proper consultation with my constituents, not by the opinion of a random jambite on Nairaland. I'm sure if I ask you "under what platform should I run", you will say LP or ADC. While they are all recognised and duly registered parties by INEC, do they align with what my people want?

That said, this thread will no longer tolerate any more trolling. APC, LP, PDP, APGA, ADC, ZLP, AAC aspirants are all welcome here. Thank you.

san4P:
Good move!..

Preferred Name:.. RENAISSANCE

Age

State of Origin:.. Imo

Educational Qualification:.. B.Sc

Political office you intend to contest for:.. President

Your current occupation or background:.. Entrepreneur

Previous or ongoing contributions to society:.. Both public and private sectors

Why you want to run for office:.. To restore and raise Nigeria to best glory

Political affiliation: Not yet decided

Your areas of interest... All segments of Nigeria

Awesome. You are welcome here Renaissance. I admire your commitment towards making Nigeria a better place.

I'm waiting till LG elections will be centralize before I contest to become a LG chairman in my LGA

Ikaeniyan0:
I'm waiting till LG elections will be centralize before I contest to become a LG chairman in my LGA

Please, can you throw more light on what you mean by centralised? Thank you

Please be reminded.