…Prof Imumolen says even the well-read lack voters’ education***

Prof Christopher Imumolen, the Presidential Candidate of the Accord Party has said he would contest the 2023 Presidential Election, in order to represent the Nigerian youths with new ideas in Nigerian politics.

Imumolen spoke on the sidelines of the University of Benin (UBAA) Lagos branch Award of Excellence, 2022.

The theme of the award was: “2023 Election: Assessing How 2022 act and INEC innovations empowered Nigeria Voters”.

He said that Nigeria needs new people to revamp the system noting that those that are well-read lack voter education.

“In a forum like this, we need to get more people informed”, Prof. Imumolen stated, noting that most of the electorate up till now, lack in-depth knowledge of those wishing to represent them. 

“This gives room for voters to know those that want to represent them.

“When the not too young Bill to contest was signed in 2019, we had about 33 percent youths participation but now we are having less than 13 percent, which tells you the youths are getting discouraged.

“We must not give up. We thank the President for signing the new electoral law.

“The results of the 2023 elections will encourage lots of youths. 

“This is not all about money but free and fair elections with true representation of people will emerge as winners”.

He urges Government to provide adequate security in all polling units, expressing his conviction that the future is bright.

“I believe in Nigeria and remain positive that the process will be smooth.

“The biggest problem in Nigeria today is National Integration. The generation ahead of us cannot bring Nigeria together because of their mindset.

“The generation that can bring Nigeria together is the youth generation he said, stressing: “If I become the President, I will bring Nigerians together, to love themselves.

“Nigeria will begin to see themselves as Nigerians and patriotism will be there. We will bring peace back and there shall be progress in Nigeria.

“We need to engage as youthful and progressive mind” he indicated, and lauded the ongoing efforts of the Independent Electoral Commission, describing them as Innovations that are now creating a noteworthy system, around the election.

“INEC is now digitising election. It is only a youthful President that understands digital economy.

“Digitising our economy will curb corruption.

“We also need to make sure our Judiciary is independent.

“We have contributed a lot to the University of Benin in terms of bursary and Scholarship.

“I will urge the public to shine their eyes because I have more loaded credentials than other contestants”, he concluded.