Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Obong Ekpe Eyo Ita Okon has been named the director and Cross River State Coordinator of the City Boy Movement, courtesy of the senator representing the Cross River South Senatorial District, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong.
Ekpenyong is known to be very close to the president’s son and promoter of the Movement. They have maintained a steady relationship for years.
The senator was said to have influenced the choice of Okon as coordinator of the movement. Ekpenyong is personally committed to the re-election agenda of the president and is said to be working with various interest groups to actualize the dream.
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Okon’s confirmation was contained in an appointment letter dated February 5, 2026, issued by the Director-General of the City Boy Movement, Shoga Francis Oluwatosin. According to the letter, the appointment recognizes Eyo’s competence, commitment, loyalty, and proven capacity to inspire, mobilise, and lead across the state.
The Movement expressed confidence in Eyo’s ability to drive impactful change, particularly in strengthening grassroots structures and mobilising support ahead of the 2027 general elections. The movement noted that his leadership would play a strategic role in advancing youth engagement, civic participation, and electoral mobilisation in Cross River State.
As State Director, Okon is expected to provide visionary and administrative leadership at both state and local government levels, build strong and disciplined organisational structures across constituencies, inspire unity among members and volunteers, and uphold the integrity and reputation of the movement.
The letter further stated that the appointment aligns with the national vision and reform agenda of the City Boy Movement under its Grand Patron, Mr. Seyi Tinubu, in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership.
The organisation reiterated its commitment to structured youth empowerment and political mobilisation towards the 2027 elections.
