Olakunle Akinsete, a candidate for the Ibadan South-West Constituency II in the Oyo State House of Assembly, has called for more inclusion of young Nigerians in governance, saying youths play a vital role in developing a nation.

Mr Akinsete, who is contesting on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), while congratulating Nigerians on the nation’s 62nd Independence anniversary, said, “youths are ready than before to take on the older generation”.

According to him, the forthcoming general election allows Nigerian youths to choose right.

“Yes, the older generation has reduced the vibrant and innovative portion of the country to being sports minister, Commissioners for Youths and Sports Development at various tiers of government.

“But then, we have more to offer than this. Youths are ready to take on the mantle of leadership in this country.

“Our youths will no longer make themselves available for the political class to use in fomenting trouble during elections,” he said.

Mr Akinsete, popularly called Shete, while unveiling his plans, said, “I want to leverage on me as an entertainer and my constituency entertainment at large.”

He said that following his announcement, other celebrities, including top entertainers in Ibadan, have pledged their support for his political aspiration, urging other young people to do the same.

(NAN)