A former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has called on Nigerians in their middle years to become more actively involved in politics rather than limiting their participation to online commentary.
Sani in a post on X on Saturday call on citizens in their 30s, 40s and 50s to move beyond social media debates and take up leadership roles, noting that many elective offices are now being occupied by much younger politicians.
He criticised surveys that suggest Nigerian youths are more active on social media than in politics, describing such narratives as unhelpful and misleading.
The former senator stressed that real political engagement must go beyond digital activism, adding that meaningful change requires physical participation in party structures and elections.
He also encouraged aspiring politicians not to be discouraged by financial limitations, insisting that lack of money should not deter anyone from seeking public office.
“Don’t be discouraged or scared because “you don’t have money” to join politics.You need to hear the story of most of those you see in power today; it wasn’t an easy ride from the beginning. If they can be, so you can.”
