Movement for Progressive Adamawa State Youths has demanded the inclusion of youths in Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri led administration.
According to the movement, youths inclusion in governance is essential in fostering a more diverse, dynamic, and forward-thinking leadership landscape.
It added that engaging young people in decision-making processes allows for fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and a representation of the concern and aspirations of the younger generation.
The Convener of the Movement, Zubairu Abubakar who stated this while addressing newsmen in Yola, said that the youths gathered primarily to make their voices heard on their plight and what needed to be done.
Zubairu disclosed that Youths of Adamawa State will continue to remain the foundation upon which the prosperity of the state will be built upon, descrining their physical/intellectual strength as a raw materials needed for the growth and development of the state.
He recalled that recently, a socio-political and youths advocacy group had raised a very important issue on the need to have young and fresh minds who are between the ages of 25 and 39 years in Fintiri's cabinet but to no avail.
According to him, they had watched closely to see if the Governor will address this by including young people in his list, saying that to their dismay, the Governor's handlers chose to launch campaign of calumny against the very people who contributed their time and sweat during the 2023 gubernatorial election.
"Let this be on record that our reason to re-echo this call for a youth representation in Governor Fintiri's administration was not born out of personal interest but for the collective good of the State". He stated.
He said "We will not join issues with any Youth group as our duty is for the good of the youths of Adamawa State. We will like to advise the so-called Fintiri Continuity for Good Governance (FCGG) group that holding government accountable to it promises should not be seen as a rebellion against the government".
"Holding government accountable is not equal as giving government a bad name. Holding our government accountable to fulfill it promises is crucial for a functioning democracy and the well-being of all citizens. It helps to ensure transparency, fairness, and the effective delivery of public good. It's an essential aspect of maintaining a healthy democracy". He added.
He commended Governor Fintiri and his government of for the supplying 10 luxurious buses in order to ameliorate the transportation hardship the citizens are facing due to subsidy removal and prayed God continue to grant him the wisdom and sound health to provide more dividends of democracy to the electorate.
While pledging their maximum support to the government, Zubairu Abubakar said that their organisation will ensure that the Governor does the right thing to the people.
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