Political elite worried over growing popularity of young presidential aspirants
Political elite in Nigeria are getting worried over growing popularity of young presidential aspirants Mr Rights investigation reveals. In what seems to be a turning point in the Nigerian political system, young Nigerians in their large numbers are beginning to get more involved in the political system, thereby causing panic and apprehension within the political class. In the past, what usually dominate the political discuss in this time of the year is determined by the political elites, but fortunately or unfortunately, that is no longer the case. A careful view of the political trend has shown that, young Nigerians are now talking more about their own aspiration than about the aspiration of older people. Jaye Gaskia Apart from the growing involvement of youths at the state and local level, many young Nigerians have indicated their interest and working actively towards participating at the national level. Some of them have actually declared interest in running for the numbe...