YOUTHS; DISCIPLINE YOURSELF TO BECOME A NATION BUILDER AND NOT A POLITICAL BEGGAR", A WAKE UP CALL BY ( YAI) NATIONAL PRESIDENT AMB. ADE MARIO EMMANUEL

Around the world there is a growing interest in youth and

politics. Some political groups are changing to respond to

the growing number of young people who want to affect the political system.

Political ideologies appealing to youth that were once considered “fringe” beliefs are becoming

mainstreamed, and more young people are associating

themselves with the politician that want to turn them in to beggars. 

More young

people than ever before are actually becoming engaged in local community campaigns and other political activities but sadness you will discover that it was politician that gave them little money to go and protect his interests in that community and they are bask to be young intelligent politicians.

Youth can change the world through politics by

actively, meaningfully and substantially involved throughout

political parties and beyond, not campaign for someone that he doesn't embrace progress.

Ways Youth Can Change The World Through Politics

1. Youth Mainstreaming.

Advocating for youth mainstreamingcan allow young people to change the world by creating neww awareness opportunities, policies, systems and culturest that foster youth engagement. In political parties, youth mainstreaming could  allow for children and youth to affected democratic representation even in parties that would deny them  right to vote or otherwise become engaged.

2. Running for Office. 

Whatever age they are, young people

can run for office anywhere in the world as an act of

protest; to make a stand; or to draw attention. Building

momentum for single candidates requires they remain

committed to the causes that get them elected; pushing a

political party or platform requires staunch champions for

youth in politics.

3. Youth as Voters.

Fighting for youth suffrage and

demanding youth rights is a platform for youth voters, meanwhile,

another avenue for youth as voters is a protest vote.

Going to a voting place and casting a blank ballot can

show youth dissatisfaction with the current political system, youth as voters can also vote for a youth candidate who

may be foreign to the political system, but young and

capable of sharing youth voice.

Things You Need To Change The World Through Politics.

1. Education. 

In order to become engaged in politics in the most effective ways, go to school and study at first, then learn about political

systems, political actions, political issues and other realities

within and around the political system.

They can also

conduct action learning oriented activities that allow them to

gain credit for their involvement.

2.Training. 

Training young people to change the world

through politics means teaching them the skills they need to

become involved.

These includes.

Communication, problem solving, Change management and conflict resolution skills.

It also means participating in knowledge-sharing activities

designed to build their capacity for powerful action.

3. Inspiration.

After 12, 14, 17 or 21 years of being told their

voices don’t matter in politics, young people may need

inspiration to become engaged.

Never in history have children and youth been seen or treated as serious political

actors; given the opportunity, they will be. Inspiration from

stories, parables, biographies and other sources can help

prepare and sustain youth in politics.

By Comrade. Ambassador Ade Mario, Youth Advancement Initiative National President.