Politics with Purpose, Not Poison: A Clarion Call to Nigerian Youth -By Turaki Abdulhamid Yahya

We are undoubtedly in a critical political season, a period that demands maturity, clarity of purpose, and above all civility in engagement.

As the political atmosphere continues to heat up across party lines whether you’re in the PDP, LP, NNPP, APC, ADC, or any other platform let’s our words and conduct must reflect a higher sense of responsibility.

Let me higlight from personal experience.

During my active political engagements between 2016 to 2019, under the administration of Governor Bindow Umar Jibrilla in Adamawa State, I made a deliberate choice, no insults, no slander, no personal attacks. Even when I disagreed, I did so with facts, objectivity, and constructive criticism. That principle defined my political lifestyle. And it preserved my integrity, even in the face of provocation.

This is the standard I believe every youth should emulate.

Politics is not a battleground for character assassination; it is a platform to share ideas, challenge policies, and contribute to nation-building. Our democracy can only be deepened when criticism is based on issues, not insults on facts, not fabrications.

To all aspiring youth politicians, activists, and commentators:

✓Join politics with clear intention and purpose.

✓Be educated, or at the very least, build yourself through enterprise and business.

✓Do not mortgage your future by trading in bitterness, blackmail, or baseless loyalty.

Therefore;

Let your words reflect your values and your vision, not your anger.

Let us make this season a turning point from noisy outrage to intelligent engagement, from empty slogans to meaningful participation. History will not remember those who shouted the loudest, but those who stood for truth, unity, and progress.

Be principled And most importantly be responsible.