The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu have charged youths to be more active in Nigeria politics, alleging that the older generation may not relinquish political power to them willingly.
In an event put together by a group within the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) known as the Pentagon Movement Group themed, “Patriotic Partisanship; Driving an Agenda of Inclusion and Collective Growth”
The Governor Stated that without the active participation of the youth, there is no way they break even and be relevant in Nigeria’s politics system.
Rotimi, made this known while speaking at the Ondo State Progressive Youth Stakeholders Round-Table Discussion which took place on Tuesday at the International Culture and Event Centre, in Akure, the Ondo State Capital.
He further admonish the youths to ignore the current domination of the older generation in the country’s politics and intentionally get involved in politics and governance.
He said, “Nigeria is desperately in need of a paradigm shift in the ideology of what political offices should be and birthing the new age of the Nigerian politician to focus primarily on the development of Nigeria and adding value to the social, economic, political and developmental facets of the country.
“There is need to recognize the mindset of the Nigerian youth and come up with different approaches and means of engagement that target the management of their diverse perspectives.”
Akeredolu, also charged women to go into politics and be more actively involved in it, he said, “as the feminism movement continues to sweep through the world, Nigeria inclusive, we cannot be an exception.”
He continued, “I am glad to disclose that our administration has been taking steps towards ensuring that more women take up political roles by insisting on a minimum 25 percent representation of women both in government appointments and in the party structure.
“As more and more women begin to show interest in active politics, there is the need to continue to identify the pitfalls, limitations and hindrances preventing women from taking up critical roles within the political space.
“Of particular interest is the role of the young women in politics and in general, the upgrading of the roles of women from the African traditional beliefs to the one that is involved in decision making and other impactful political activities,” he stressed.
