More Nigerian youths are registering with the newly registered Modern Democratic Party (MDP), it has been learnt.
With the ‘Not Too Young To Run’ Bill still awaiting approval by President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerian youths have started to position themselves for political leadership and active participation in next year’s general elections and beyond.
The new party, according to its 27-year-old leader, Prince Bukunyi Olateru-Olagbegi, represents the new face of active youth involvement in politics.
Recently registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the party said it intends to galvanise youths into engaging in policy formulation, government accountability and running for political office.
Olateru-Olagbegi said the party belongs solely to Nigerians who yearn to see a difference in politics and governance.
The young politician said the mission of the party is to be home for those who are weary of the status quo and want to be part of fresh, new, untainted and different style of governance.
He said: “We are focused on harnessing the mental and physical resources of this unique generation of youths brimming with fresh ideas and innovations, which will finally put Nigeria in its rightful place on the world stage.
“We know that the journey ahead of us will be long. This is not a party registered for the 2019 presidential elections. We are here for the long haul and wish to call on all true patriots of our fatherland to get involved as we embark on this journey towards building Nigeria’s first and truly Modern Democratic Party.”