Afenifere Youths Demand Restructuring, State Police Ahead of 2027 Elections
By oluwaseyi fadoro The Afenifere National Youth Council (ANYC) has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s security, electoral, economic and governance systems ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group also renewed its demand for restructuring, fiscal federalism, resource control and the devolution of powers to the states and regions, arguing that Nigeria’s current structure is hindering development. The demands were contained in a statement presented by the ANYC at a World Press Conference held at Oduduwa House, Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday The statement, signed by the National President of ANYC, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, and National Secretary, Abiodun Aderohunmu, addressed what the organisation described as 10 critical national issues ahead of the 2027 elections. On security, the Yoruba youth organisation expressed concern over killings, kidnappings, banditry and farmer-herder clashes across the country. While acknowledging efforts by the Federal Government, ANYC call...