NDC Youth Wing Unveils 36-State Rally March, Flags Off South-South Mobilisation August 29

The National Youth Wing of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the commencement of a nationwide 36-state rally march aimed at mobilising young Nigerians, promoting peaceful civic engagement, and strengthening grassroots participation across the country.

According to the Youth Wing, the nationwide exercise will begin in the South-South geopolitical zone on August 29, 2026, before extending to other regions of the federation.

The rally march, described as a peaceful movement, is designed to unite Nigerian youths, encourage national cohesion, and reaffirm the commitment of the party's youth constituency to building a better and more inclusive Nigeria.

The South-South leg of the mobilisation is scheduled as follows:

- Bayelsa State – August 29, 2026

- Rivers State – August 31, 2026

- Delta State – September 2, 2026

- Edo State – September 4, 2026

- Akwa Ibom State – September 6, 2026

- Cross River State – September 8, 2026

The NDC Youth Wing called on party members, youths, supporters, students, market associations, community leaders, civil society groups, and all Nigerians who believe in positive change to participate in the peaceful rally march.

The organisation said the initiative is intended to demonstrate the power of youth unity, civic responsibility, and active participation in nation-building, stressing that the future of Nigeria depends on the collective energy, resilience, and determination of its young people.

As preparations gather momentum, the Youth Wing urged residents of the South-South region to turn out in large numbers, describing the rally as the beginning of a nationwide movement focused on peace, unity, and democratic participation.

With the theme, "One Region. One Movement. One Nigeria," the NDC Youth Wing expressed optimism that the 36-state rally march would inspire greater youth involvement in the democratic process and foster stronger national unity.