IYD: ‘Older generation must learn to transfer power to young people’

A candidate for the House of Representatives, engineer Henrich Akomolafe, has appealed to the older generation in the country to cede power to the young to reposition the country under the courtesy of nations.

The aspirant made the plea in his message on the occasion of this year’s International Youth Day.

Akomolafe, the People’s Democratic Party candidate for Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1 in the next National Assembly elections, noted that his call was fitting in line with the theme of this year’s International Youth Day: “Solidarity between generations: a world ages create for everyone.”

He said: “In previous years, the term intergenerational solidarity has translated into the idea that the older generation should not be challenged when they make claims that sometimes defy logic.

“In Nigeria, it is the blackmail that is intended to further skew the system against young people.

“The older generation remains firmly in power, demanding an extension of their years of service, while the younger generation remains largely unemployed and struggling to make ends meet.

“The sad reality of the Nigerian youth is that if the Golden Fleece is found early enough, the system will continue to fight us through police brutality, unhealthy stereotyping and a generally unfavorable environment.

“As the history books indicate, Nigeria’s glory years were in the hands of the youth and its future will undoubtedly require strong support across generations to achieve the ‘promised land’ we desire.

“I then ask, on behalf of millions of young young people across the country, that we receive the necessary support to grow and show our full potential to improve the prospects of a potentially great country – Nigeria.

“And for young people across Nigeria, Solidarity is not fairness in a multi-complex system like Nigeria, so we need to support ourselves and make realistic demands on politicians about inclusiveness and opportunity.”

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