University of Ibadan Scholars Urge Youth Engagement in 2027 Elections
At the sixth edition of the Billy Dudley Symposium organized by the Political Science Press Organisation at the University of Ibadan, Dr Ridwan Kolawole and Dr Kingsley Ogunne called on Nigerian youth to actively participate in the 2027 general elections. The symposium, themed "The Political Arena: Youth, Media and the Road to Nigeria’s 2027 Election," aimed to discuss political communication and electoral issues.
Dr Kolawole stressed the importance of young people being vigilant about media reports during elections to make informed decisions and fulfill their roles as stakeholders. He warned against misinformation and disinformation, urging youths to critically engage with media content.
Dr Ogunne highlighted the need for youth to leverage their demographic strength for meaningful political participation. The symposium provided a platform for students to interact with academics on political discourse, with Mr Olayemi Ogunleye, the Editor-in-Chief of POSSPRESS, noting the event's goal of fostering critical engagement in politics and media.
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