A poem by Joe Carnahan culled from the movie, ‘The Grey’, which reads, “Once more into the fray; into the last good fight I’ll never know; live and die on this day; Live and die on this day”, loudly echoes the energy and mentality that every Nigerian youth must develop, maintain, and sustain in anticipation of the upcoming 2023 general elections (the seventh of its kind since the beginning of the Fourth Republic).
In recent times though, it is thrilling and inspiring to see this generation of youths expressly agitating towards 2023 with increased involvement in the electoral process. Recent statistics from the Independent National Electoral Commission show that 71 per cent of the twelve million newly registered voters are under 35 years, and that the 96.2 million registered voters have a youthful majority. These show that indeed, there is a strong desire for change.
I must, however, put it to you and anyone who cares to listen that being involved in the electoral process come 2023 goes beyond registering to be a voter; it goes beyond being in possession of the much coveted Permanent Voter Cards; it goes beyond airing your thoughts on social media ; it goes beyond leaving the comfort of our homes and casting our votes. The strife for 2023 transcends beyond 2023.
It is about pooling resources, strengths, and ideas and putting efforts to make 2023 a success by choosing the right leaders. It is about standing firm on the principles of democracy and duly requesting a transparent and accountable government from those leaders. It is about going forward and questioning where we are, how we got here, how we are hurting, and what to do to stop hurting. It is about going against the youthful trend of sycophancy and standing for what is right.
In light of the foregoing, I implore everyone to be on their guard as we are once again faced with the daunting task of choosing the right leaders who will govern us aright. This we must do if we are to birth the Nigeria of our dreams for you, for me, for us, and our generations unborn.All rights reserved.
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