Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerian youths to play an lively position within the 2027 common election, warning that the change they want can’t be achieved by way of voter apathy.
In a press release on his Fb web page, Atiku expressed concern over the low degree of youth participation in elections, noting {that a} voter turnout of 25 to 30 % in every cycle is inadequate to drive significant change.
The previous vp made the remarks throughout a courtesy go to by a gaggle of youths from throughout the 19 northern states, led by Alhaji Adamu Bappa Gombe. He inspired them to mobilise their friends and affect better participation within the 2027 polls.
Atiku lamented that many younger Nigerians really feel disillusioned by hardship, fraudulent elections, and poor governance.
“Each time they arrive to debate unhealthy governance, fraudulent elections, and the hardships confronted by residents, I really feel deeply involved. They fear about how their votes don’t depend and the way authorities insurance policies negatively have an effect on their livelihoods and companies,” he stated.
He urged the youths to not lose hope, stressing that significant change can solely come by way of the poll.
“I reminded them of their duty to encourage their fellow younger folks to take part actively within the means of management choice by way of elections,” Atiku stated.
The previous vp additionally pledged his continued dedication to restoring democratic values, promising that he and his allies is not going to relent till Nigeria is recovered from anti-democratic forces.
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