Former PDP Youth Group Rebrands as APC Angels, Declares Support for Tinubu

Former PDP Youth Group Rebrands as APC Angels, Declares Support for Tinubu

In a political realignment, the APC Angels Youth Initiatives Organisation (AAYIO) has officially transformed from a PDP-aligned structure into a pro-APC movement, pledging full backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 General Election.

At a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, the group unveiled its renewed identity and strategic direction, describing the move as a decisive step to strengthen youth participation in national development.

“We welcome you warmly to this historic press conference where we officially announce the birth and public unveiling of a renewed, repositioned, and reinvigorated movement, the APC ANGELS YOUTH INITIATIVES ORGANISATION, AAYIO,” said the organisation’s president, Queen Chinenye Ubah.

The group recalled its origins as the PDP Angels Youth Initiatives Organisation, which had been mobilising young women across Nigeria since 2015. But after extensive consultations with state coordinators, diaspora chapters, and national leadership, the movement decided to realign with the APC.

“After extensive consultations across our state coordinators, diaspora chapters, and national leadership, we have taken a unanimous and strategic decision to transform into the APC ANGELS YOUTH INITIATIVES ORGANISATION,” the group stated.

The shift, the organisation said, reflects its confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership.

“Our decision is rooted in our conviction that the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu represents the most viable path toward sustained economic reform, youth empowerment, and national repositioning ahead of the 2027 General Election,” Ubah added.

AAYIO also announced the appointment of Seyi Tinubu as its Grand Patron, citing his contributions to youth development and community initiatives.

“Seyi Tinubu has consistently demonstrated passion for youth development, enterprise support, and grassroots empowerment initiatives across Nigeria,” the group said. “As Grand Patron, we are confident that his guidance and inspiration will further strengthen our resolve and expand our impact nationwide.”

Operating in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with active diaspora chapters in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Portugal, and parts of Asia and Europe, AAYIO said its networks would support both international advocacy and digital mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.

The organisation announced that its official public launch will take place on April 22, 2026, in Abuja, where it plans to unveil its national structure, strategic roadmap, and youth empowerment programmes.

“AAYIO is not just a support group. We are a movement. We are organized. We are structured. We are disciplined. And we are committed to ensuring that the renewed mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 is delivered through lawful, democratic, and grassroots driven processes,” the group declared.

The movement called on young Nigerians, including women, students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and artisans to join its ranks, stating: “The future belongs to those who organize, mobilize, and act with clarity of purpose. AAYIO stands ready to play its role in shaping that future.”