Oby Ezekwesili Calls for Youth Engagement in Politics

At the 2026 #FixPolitics Africa Conference in Abuja, former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili called on Nigerian and African youth to take charge of the continent's political future. She emphasized the need for citizens to recognize their collective strength to overcome the influence of money in politics.

Ezekwesili urged Nigerians to vote in their own interests and hold elected officials accountable for good governance. She stated that there comes a time when citizens become frustrated with poor governance and can reject the power of money in elections.

The conference aimed to encourage citizens to unlock their political power and engage continuously in the democratic process, not just on election day. Ezekwesili stressed that good governance requires ongoing citizen engagement and vigilance after elections.

She also addressed concerns about electoral manipulation by powerful individuals, urging citizens not to be intimidated and to remember that sovereignty belongs to the people.