Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has urged Nigerians, particularly those in their middle years, to participate actively in politics rather than limiting themselves to commentary on social media.
In a post on X on Saturday, Sani advised Nigerians in their 30s, 40s and 50s to stop engaging only in online debates while younger politicians occupy elective positions.
Sani said surveys suggesting that Nigerian youths are more active on social media than in politics were unhelpful, stressing that political participation should go beyond online engagement.
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He also urged aspiring politicians not to be discouraged by a lack of financial resources, noting that many of those currently in power did not have an easy path in politics.
Sani wrote: “You are in your 30s, 40s or 50s, your Rep member is in his 30s and your House of Assembly member and Local Government Chairman are in their 20s. Excuse yourself from their comment section on Facebook, X and Instagram; register as a member of a political party and aspire to contest and give your people the kind of leadership you think they deserve.The recent survey that suggests that Nigerian youths are more on social media than in politics is not helpful. Don’t be discouraged or scared because “you don’t have money” to join politics.You need to hear the story of most of those you see in power today; it wasn’t an easy ride from the beginning. If they can be, so you can.”