Politics Shouldn’t Be About Age But Value, Character – Says Oshiomhole

Former Nationwide Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has mentioned the participation of youths in politics shouldn’t be about their age however in regards to the values and character they will convey into the sport.

Oshiomhole spoke on Monday on the presentation of a e book, titled: Politics that Works: What Faculties and Seminars Gained’t Train You About Profitable Elections.

The e book is co-authored by the Particular Adviser to the President on Political Issues, Senator Babafemi Ojudu and Alex Adekunle James.

Oshiomhole, who was a panelist on the occasion, famous that what defines the character of presidency is the character of these in it. The previous Edo State governor mentioned emphasis ought to be on values and never on age.

Oshiomhole pressured that “it is extremely harmful to cut back governance to age”.

Oshiomhole mentioned most governors that had misbehaved after the return of democracy in 1999 fell throughout the age bracket of these categorised as youths.

The erstwhile labour chief famous that there isn’t a correlation between age and values displayed by youths who discover themselves in govt positions. “The younger individuals have a proper to be lively and take part in politics. So, it’s about what we have to do to re-orientate our individuals,” he mentioned.