Senator Bukola Saraki, former President of the Senate, has stated that women and youths must play critical roles in government by 2023 in order for Nigeria to develop.
Saraki said this in response to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent statement, “You will grow old, you will become president, but I will become president first.”
In an interview with journalists at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, Saraki acknowledged that young men and women have important roles to play in the party’s mission to rescue and rebuild Nigeria.
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“I think both women and youths have a significant role to play because, at the end of the day, governance is about providing for the people,” he said. 70% of them are under the age of 25. They must have a role to play. This role entails both elective and appointed positions. “They have to play a role,” Saraki stated.
“From my time as governor and National Assembly, I’ve always worked with the youth,” the immediate past Senate President added. I heard a lot of politicians say today that we should look into their records.
The reality is that you can’t make laws or govern people if they aren’t willing to participate. Women and young people must be involved in decision-making.
“In my opinion, women and youth, who account for more than half of the voting population, must play a key role in governance by 2023.” That is what we, as Nigerians, must do collectively.”
When asked about the Electoral Bill, Saraki urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sign it into law.
He described the bill as a necessary foundation for good governance.
Saraki stated that once signed into law, the Electoral Act will serve as the foundation for good governance.
“My appeal is that the strength of any good governance is its electoral process,” he said. If we say we want good democracy and good governance, we need a strong, very good electoral act.”
“We are leaders, not just of the continent; Nigeria is a powerful member of the global community, and as such, when we speak, we must also act responsibly at home,” Saraki stated that a good and strong electoral Act is required.
He emphasized that no law can ever be perfect, urging President Buhari to sign, and I believe that will be the greatest legacy to lay the foundation for good governance.
