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© Ejidokun Moses Oluwaseun Odeomu, Ayedaade Local Government, Osun State, Nigeria. As soon as any man says of the affairs of the State "What does it matter to me?" the State may be given up for lost. Political participation includes a broad range of activities through which people develop and express their opinions on the world and how it is governed, and try to take part in and shape the decisions that affect their lives. People in political decision-making positions Globally, youth participation and representation in institutional political processes and policy-making is relatively low. People under the age of 35 are rarely found in parliaments, public administration, and decision-making bodies such as committees on peace-building and constitution building. In one-third of countries, eligibility for the national parliament starts at 25 years or higher (as high as 45 in some places). [i] Even when the voting age is 18 years of age, eligibility to be a candidate i

Despite making up more than half of the population in many countries, young people (ages 18-30) often find themselves marginalized from mainstream politics and decision making. They struggle to gain the respect of public officials and are seen as lacking the skills and experience to engage in political activity and lead positive change in their communities. This exclusion, combined with limited educational and economic opportunities, can leave young people both idle and frustrated with the status quo. Today’s youth need real opportunities to participate in political processes and contribute to practical solutions that advance development. When given an opportunity to organize, voice their opinions and play a meaningful role in political decision making, young people consistently demonstrate their willingness and ability to foster positive, lasting change. They also become more likely to demand and defend democracy, and gain a greater sense of belonging. © The Emeritus