By Saheed Adeola
Abeokuta
As 2019 general election draws nearer, one of the front line aspirant of Young Democratic Party (YDP), Otunba Gbolahan Macjob yesterday said, the future of Nigerian youths dictates the use of diversity for innovative economic solutions and not to allow themselves to be used by greedy politicians.
Macjob, a Representatives aspirant from Abeokuta South Federal Constituency, Ogun State, made the statement after meeting with the faithful supporters from the Abeokuta south, ward 15.
According to him "In Nigeria, we the youth are also ready, prepared and not lazy, lets get it back, lets build our nation, lets dream and run with visions of our hero past,”
He noted that our country (Nigeria) had realised that the future could only be sustained through systematic transfer of leadership from the old to the young people.
The aspirant said that it was about time abled, young, professional, dynamic and ready to serve youths in the country took over political leadership to enthrone good governance.
He stressed that rather than provide credible leadership, enabling environment and a platform for national economic development, the present crop of political leaders were only interested in defection from one political party to the another for personal interest.
His words "The youths must follow in the footsteps of great heroes and these young men that librated their countries,”
He said his ready to find long last solution to the problem facing by the people in terms of poverty, corruption, insecurity, unemployment, religious and ethnic divisions, and poor political leadership and infrastructure among others in the State.
Macjob further charged youths in the State to stop being servitude to political godfathers and their money politics, adding that it was time youths took their destiny in their hands to save the future generation from slavery.
According to the people of Abeokuta South, they prayed and gave him the assurance that they are going to support him if all he said will be done.
The clan based their decision to support Macjob after he took off his "shoes" to make a solemnly promises in touch with his heart.
Also speaking at the meeting, Prince Obasanjo Obasesan, the State YDP chairman, urged youths to always respect their elders.
“You need respect to move up in life, respect, decency, determination and patience is all you need to get to your glorious destination,”he affirmed.
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