By Olubukola Samson
The Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ogun JCC, Damilola Simeon, has said most Nigerian youths play their politics on social media.
According to him, these youths are known for analyzing politics on Twitter, Facebook and others without having Permanent Voter’s Cards, which would accord them the opportunity to vote on election days.
While saying he is not in that category, the NANS leader advised Nigerian youths to go out and get their PVC so as to have a say in who rules them from 2023.
Simeon said he would vote during the election, no matter the situation of things in the country.
“Yes, I am motivated to vote because I am not one of the many online political gladiators in Nigerian Youths, who only analyse but never take actions and responsibilities of making things right though getting their PVCs and voting people who are willing to make a difference in government, come 2023,” he said.
He explained that, “Politics in Nigeria is not in any way different from other parts of the globe as there will always be a variety of interests, clashes of interest; and that which supersedes all is the end result at every given political dispensation.
“Politics in Nigeria has proven to be taken through a series of processes which will definitely arrive a possible result either by crook or sincerity, depending on the political players and gladiators.
On whether Nigerians are enjoying the dividends of democracy, the student leader opined that what the government is dishing out to Nigerians as dividends include public roads in whatever conditions, poor education, and a pinch of few available amenities.
He spoke further: “To me, I don’t believe in the norms of any political party as the main parties in Nigeria have not proven to be any better than the other. Rather, I believe in the personalities and personal credibility of worthy candidates.
“In 2023, my expectations are not different from that of any sane Nigerian, which is, seeking a miracle to correct every shortcoming and excesses of the government of the day.”
