One of the many indicators of nurturing democracies is electoral
participation and civic engagement in the country’s political scene.
However, most people especially at the grassroots appeared to have become
frustrated by numerous issues within the government and the political
class, resulting in utter disinterest in politics.
A research conducted by a private media outfit in Ibadan, GOGENTMEDIA
has revealed that the fast approaching 2023 general election is likely
to witness voters’ apathy if the politicians do not quickly do
something to appease the people at the grassroots.
A statement released by the CEO of the GOGENTMEDIA, Dele Akinbode and
made available to newsmen stated that the outcome of a research work
conducted by his firm within the Oyo State, which was basically to
ascertain the positions of the people at the grassroots towards the
2023 general election shows that people have lost hope in the political class.
Akinbode averred that In Nigeria, the campaign period is often
characterised by numerous promises made by politicians seeking
elective positions. Such people are then voted in with the hope that
they will honour the promises they made to the citizens.
“However, these promises often disappear into thin air after the
elections. As a result, the next time someone comes wooing the voters,
they will be quite disinterested. And this is exactly the position of
the most people at the grassroots as revealed by our research.”
He identified insecurity as another factor revealed by his research
adding that voters have experienced and continue to experience
violence stemming from political processes in Oyo State in the recent
times, saying there have been several cases of voter assault by people
facilitated by those seeking elective positions in different part of
the State.
Akinbode also hinted that GOGENTMEDIA which is a subsidiary of Dele Ijinle Entertainment will soon unveil its new corporate office which
has been moved to the highbrow side of Ibadan which is Ring Road at a
date that will be announced via its various social mediums platforms.
