Amidst frequent outrages, anguish, and climate of violence across the country, Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, in the Vice President’s Office has shared his thoughts on the need to positively channel energies into national development and participation in the democratic process.
The need to participate actively in the political process is one of the hallmarks of democracy. Akande’s post encourages young people’s participation and engagement in the political process in the country.
The Presidential aide said without people’s participation, democracy has little meaning.
Akande, who disclosed this on his verified Instagram page titled THE VALUE OF PURPOSE, said there more productive ways to influence the political process and national development than resorting to the negative energy.
He noted that if people commit to public engagement and regular communications, more results can be achieved. He said “We are committed to it and we will reach understanding on the major issues, one by one in this country and by this administration.” With regular communication and engagement, Akande said “things will get better in NIGERIA, otherwise we won’t have gotten here. There is a purpose.”
Akande has been an active canvasser for youth participation in politics and democratic process using several fora. This is his latest call to action on the matter.
