Ruth Omosayin
The National Youth Council of Nigeria, Kogi State chapter has thrown its weight behind the candidature of Opeyemi Duke to fill in the vacant Zonal Chairmanship position in the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP).
In a statement personally signed by the Chairman of the Council, Comrade Israel Alonge and made available to news men in Lokoja, Comrade Alonge said though the council is apolitical, they are strongly interested in Youths attaining leadership positions and will support any youth who aspires to lead.
Comrade Alonge admonished the PDP to Emulate the ruling APC in Kogi state which has given the youths some sensitive responsibilities both in government and the party leadership. He said the PDP must cleanse itself of the branding of being an old people’s party by encouraging and supporting the younger elements especially those who have demonstrated unalloyed loyalty to the party to attain leadership.
He therefore directed all the local government coordinators in the 7 Kogi west local government area to meet with all the relevant stakeholders across party lines to encourage youth participation in politics and rally support for Honourable Opeyemi Duke.