NYCN has debunked claims that its president, Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, was expelled from office.
The Council blamed the rumor on expelled members and reaffirmed confidence in Sukubo’s leadership.
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has denied claims that its president, Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, has been expelled, describing such reports as baseless and the work of mischief-makers within the organization.
In a communiqué issued after its recent national congress in Port Harcourt, NYCN stated that the meeting was attended by its National Executives, representatives from over 28 state chapters, the Federal Capital Territory, members of the Council’s Advisory Board, officials from the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Youth Initiatives, Monitoring, and Delivery.
The Council dismissed the allegations against Sukubo as false, malicious, and entirely unfounded, attributing them to individuals who had previously been expelled for gross misconduct and breach of the NYCN constitution. It urged government agencies, private organizations, and the public to ignore the claims.
NYCN also called on the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to be cautious of those behind the falsehood, warning that their aim is to disrupt the Council’s operations and create unrest. Furthermore, the Council appealed to security agencies to investigate the source of the rumors and act swiftly to prevent potential disturbances among Nigerian youths.
The communiqué, signed by Barrister Suleiman Abubakar, the NYCN Secretary General, affirmed a vote of confidence in the leadership of Sukubo and the National Executive Council. The Congress authorized the leadership to enforce disciplinary measures on any member involved in insubordination, impersonation, illegal elections, parallel leadership structures, financial misconduct, or any other constitutional violations. These actions, according to the Council, are intended to preserve order and protect the integrity of its constitution.
During the Congress, delegates also unanimously adopted amendments to the Council’s 2018 constitution. These changes, according to the communiqué, address previous ambiguities and are aimed at improving the Council’s administration and responsiveness to the dynamic needs of Nigerian youths.
Key changes to the constitution include raising the age limit for membership, establishing diaspora chapters, expanding the National Executive Council membership, and creating community-level youth councils to improve grassroots participation. These amendments, which take immediate effect, are expected to broaden NYCN’s reach and enhance its operational effectiveness across the country.
