University of Ibadan Scholars Urge Youth Engagement in 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 need for youth to monitor media reports during elections to make informed decisions and act as watchdogs. He warned against misinformation and disinformation, urging young people to critically engage with the media.
Dr Ogunne highlighted the potential of Nigeria's large youth population to influence the political landscape beyond online engagement. Mr Olayemi Ogunleye, Editor-in-Chief of POSSPRESS, noted the symposium's goal was to create critical engagement spaces for youth regarding politics and media.
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