Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi
state, has praised President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the ‘Not Too Young To
Run’ bill into law.
Describing himself “as the
ambassador of the youth in governance,” the governor said the law has opened
the door to young Nigerians to participate in politics.
Femi Fanwo, media aide to Bello,
quoted the governor as saying this in a statement on Friday.
The governor said the law is an
opportunity for the Nigerian youth to be “more politically dynamic, daring and
optimistic”.
“With the signing of the bill
into law, Mr President has displayed unparalleled love for the youth of
Nigeria. The law has opened the gates of opportunities for youth to participate
more in politics,” the statement read.
“As the ambassador of the youth
in governance, I know that having more youth in governance will lift our
nation. The law does not push out the experienced, old people out of the
political ring, but it gives the youth a political voice to be counted.
“My generation is grateful to Mr
President for this historic law and we shall show that appreciation during the
2019 elections.”
Bello said in Kogi, he has given
the youth opportunities to hold positions of responsibility.
He said although his cabinet is
predominantly youthful, there are also experienced elderly people who have
helped in guiding the youth to deliver good governance.
The governor, who has faced
criticism over his approach to governance, urged the youth to take advantage of
the law and massively participate in political activities.
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The most stupid Governor in the history of Nigeria. No common sense!
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