Nigeria: Yobe youths raise N188m for Sen. Lawan’s governorship race — Africa Links 24

The Coalition of Yobe-East Progressive Youths has raised N188 million to support the 2027 governorship aspiration of the former Senate President, Sen. Ahmed Lawan.

The coalition’s leader, Dr Yerima Goni, made this known at the fundraising on Monday in Damaturu.

Mr Goni said the initiative aimed at encouraging civic engagement and inclusive participation among youths and other stakeholders.

The coalition’s leader said that the funds were realised through pledges, bank transfers,…