AHEAD of the crucial 2019 general elections, a Niger Delta-based human and environmental rights activist, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, has cautioned Nigerian youths not to put themselves in harm’s way because of politicians.
He advised them to discreetly avoid desperate politicians, who may be planning to use them to perpetuate violence before, during and after the elections in the country.
Mulade, himself a youth, claimed that Nigerian youths and women are only relevant during political rallies and politically instigated violence by desperate politicians as “being seen now in the country.”
He asked them to think deeply and take a cue from the fact that children and wards of politicians are hardly found at campaign rallies of their fathers but those of other parents.
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“The children of candidates and top politicians are not among the crowd of supporters who hungrily follow politicians during campaign and political rallies across the nation.
“And the greedy and desperate politicians are only concerned with how to acquire political powers, get richer and enjoy with their families while the poor supporters get poorer and suffer from their families and generations unborn,” he lamented.
The environmentalist, who was speaking at a media chat in Warri, Delta State, weekend, called on youths to shun any act of overzealousness or thuggery which could mar their future and result in loss of lives.
He added that desperate politicians do not care about the security of their followers and supporters, warning that “they will be the first to travel out of the country with their families to avoid being attacked if there is any post-electoral crisis.”
Mulade urged youths to think, act positively, peacefully and always envision themselves as future leaders rather than wasting their time and energy with politicians who continue to perpetually deceive them with failed promises.
He, however, implored youths to vote for the credible candidate of their choice and also ensure that they participate purposefully in ensuring that good governance was achieved in Nigeria.
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