Tomas Nashongo
Youth participation in voting is fundamental to deciding our nation’s future. Despite constituting a significant portion of the electorate, many young people remain disengaged and detached from political issues.
Providing motivators that align with the interests and values of the youth is one of the most effective ways to engage them in governmental issues.
Politicians can thus target youthful electors with their missions by understanding what drives this age.
This could involve implementing programs such as providing contribution-free or heavily subsidised services, fostering professional development and educationally achievable outcomes, or advocating for causes that are important to young people, like environmental issues.
Politicians and activists can create major areas of strength for the youth populace by interacting with them on critical issues and offering rewards consistent with their standards.
This may help to increase youth citizen turnout and encourage more youth commitment to legislative issues.
Furthermore, the result of a political decision can be extraordinarily affected by the association of youth with governmental issues.
With the accessibility of social media, the youth might organize a base of allies for their preferred causes or politicians.
This will ultimately shape and alter established power structures.
One of the most significant benefits of higher youth voter turnout is the ability to hold elected officials accountable.
Young people who actively participate in voting, government affairs, and political discussions can effectively voice their opinions and address their interests.
Furthermore, increased youth voting ensures that elected officials’ policies and choices reflect the needs and desires of all citizens.
The youth offer fresh perspectives, inventive ideas, and a desire to make a difference that may help shape our country’s future.
By projecting their voting forms, young voters may influence the direction of our government and advocate for issues that are important to them, such as education, medical care, environmental reform, and civil rights.
Overall, the benefits of increased young engagement in voting are clear.
When young people decide to get involved in politics, they may argue for their own interests.
By encouraging young people to vote, we can create a more complete and delegated democratic government that really reflects the needs and benefits of all of its citizens.
Tomas Nashongo, is a recent Political science graduate from the university of Namibia.
