Youth Political Participation in Nigeria: Legality, Trends, Dilemmas and Opportunities

Abstract

This paper is an attempt at examining the history, development, legality, and trend of participation of youths in Nigerian politics. Presently in Nigeria, only the youths can better appreciate and refocus their strength for the great re-direction and turn-around needed to achieve a stable polity, devoid of rancorous, turbulent, and uncertainties characterising the political landscape. It is intended to inspire the teeming Nigerian youths and shift their focus to the opportunities and the legal requirements for participating in politics and shun the get-rich-quick syndrome as well as the backstage position they hitherto occupy.

Keywords: Youth Political Participation, Opportunities, Legality, Trends and Dilemmas