A former South-East spokesman for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Josef Onoh, has urged Seyi Tinubu to exercise caution in coordinating political outreach activities in the South-East under the City Boy Movement, warning that parallel structures could undermine party cohesion as the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares for the 2027 general elections.

Onoh made the appeal in a statement issued in Abuja, highlighting his experience during the 2023 electioneering period and his deep concern for strengthening the APC’s organisational framework in the South-East.

He emphasised that while youth mobilisation and private-sector involvement are positive, they must be harmonised with existing party organs to prevent duplication of roles or misunderstandings.

According to Onoh, the APC’s performance in the South-East has historically lagged behind other regions, making structured coordination and unity among party stakeholders essential.

He acknowledged the civic interest demonstrated by business leaders and professionals but stressed that introducing additional layers of political coordination could be misinterpreted by party members and supporters.

Onoh noted the contributions of APC governors in the region, who he said have been actively working to build party capacity and enhance grassroots engagement.

He argued that any new initiative should complement rather than compete with established party mechanisms to avoid confusing supporters and weakening collective efforts.

The City Boy Movement, a youth-driven advocacy platform linked to Seyi Tinubu, has played a prominent role in political mobilisation, including pledges of substantial votes in support of the APC’s agenda and the Renewal Hope Administration in previous cycles.

Onoh urged renewed engagement with party loyalists and leaders across the South-East, emphasising that recognition, inclusion, and clear communication are critical to maintaining morale and advancing the APC’s objectives.

He concluded by recommending that political mobilisation and campaign coordination in the region be led by APC governors and constitutionally recognised party organs to strengthen unity and strategic cooperation.

The former spokesman’s caution underlines internal debates within the APC about the role of youth platforms and external initiatives in political organising, especially as the party seeks to broaden its appeal and consolidate support in historically challenging regions ahead of the next general election.