A group of youths has sensitised their colleagues on the need to participate actively in politics, through an aggressive collection of permanent voter cards, and PVCs.
The youths, who are without party affiliation, gathered for the event, tagged” PVC Hangout”, which took place at the NBA house in Akure, Ondo State capital.
Representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Nigerian Police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the National Orientation Agency (NOA), among others, were present at the programme.
In his opening speech, a social media influencer and youth advocate, Oluyemi Fasipe popularly known as Yemie Fash said it is high time youths showed more interest in politics.
According to him, youths should convert the energy they used on social media into the collection of PVCs.
Fasipe who is the Co-convener of the programme said, “we all know that things are not going on well in this country. The economy is extremely hard and people are suffering.
“So, the youth must be ready to participate in politics by collecting their PVCs and making use of it on election day. We cannot continue to be social media critiques only.
“We should be part of the electoral process from the beginning to the end. We have to take the centre stage and change the narrative.
The convener, Olusegun Akinsehinde urged youths to mobilise for the 2023 elections, by voting and monitoring their votes.
He added that the programme was organised to create awareness and make young eligible voters see reasons to be at the forefront of bringing the desired change to the country.
Speaking at the interactive session, the State Commissioner of Police, Oyebanji Oyeniran said security agencies will continue to provide adequate security for voters, INEC officials and corps members.
Represented by an Assistant Commissioner of Police, Otabor Nosa, Oyediran said the police will continue to be unbiased in election matters.