POLITICAL APATHY AND CAUSES

Political apathy and causes. Apathy or lack of interest in politics is known as political apathy. This encompasses apathy against voting, indifference toward information, and apathy toward public gatherings, politics, elections, and voting. Apathy among voters is defined as their lack of interest in representative democracy elections. Low voter participation among eligible voters is frequently attributed to political indifference or disinterest. in places where voting is required, and the donkey votes in places where voting is not. Every nation or entity where voters are allowed experiences this phenomenon to some degree. Because election results may not represent the whole eligible voter population, political disinterest has raised worries about representative democracy.

POLITICAL APATHY

Causes;

1. However, a lack of political will. The belief of a person that their actions do not influence those of the government.

2. Meanwhile, political vacuousness is the belief held by an individual that political decisions lack clarity and predictability. The absence of political norms.

3.  Although, Perception is The idea that norms or regulations meant to regulate political relationships are broken and that deviating from the norm is frequent.

4. However, political exclusion means rejecting political standards and objectives that are universally accepted and shared by society’s members.

5. Also, disillusionment with politics. Disinterest in politics or political participation on the side of a person due to the negative actions of the ruling class, such as politicians creating controversies by engaging in dishonorable behavior. • feeling uneasy about the options available and the least of two evils precept in two-party systems • strategically voting, in which the electoral system encourages voting for a less desired alternative to avert an undesirable outcome; • wasted votes, in which a voter does not gain representation in the final election outcome.

Solutions

1. However, an electoral system. that decreases ballot waste, lowers obstacles to new political parties entering the field, boosts proportionality, decreases presidential, and lowers voting age can all help combat political indifference and raise young suffrage and educational attainment.

2. Meanwhile, civic technology Using more contemporary tools like social media, software, and websites, civic technology aims to mitigate the impacts of political indifference. To increase voter engagement and turnout, several civic technology businesses aim to link citizens with elected officials and the political process.

Bisi Akande while speaking to journalists in Ila Orangun, Osun State, on Saturday as part of activities marking his 85th birthday anniversary, said Nigerians would be thrown into a more difficult situation should the main opposition party return to power.

The pioneer Interim Chairman of the All Progressives Congress was reacting to the proposal by the PDP presidential candidate in the last election, Atiku Abubakar, to form a coalition and dislodge the ruling party at the federal level in the next general election.

He said the proposed coalition would not offer Nigerians respite from the current hardship.

Information on Niajanews says, According to the elder statesman (Bisi Akande), the problems being faced by Nigerians are due to the damages done from 1960 to 2015.

He said, “If PDP was rejected and the same PDP coalesced again and people say, okay we will go back to it, the people will go back to their suffering. PDP was defeated because it had no clue.

“APC comes, it inherited a very difficult, weak, and dilapidated political and economic foundation called Nigeria. In driving, you are driving and suddenly, maybe something happens in front and you have to turn. Whether you do it by U-turn or you do it another way, there will be screeches.

he added that Those are the screeches you are seeing now in repairing damages that have been done over the years. We are talking of damages done from 1960 to 2015 and no matter what, Buhari too was not perfect.”

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Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general election, urged the Nigerian military personnel to remain resolute in their resolve to conquer insecurity currently ravaging the nation.

Obi made the call in a post on his official X page. https://x.com/peterobi?s=21.

He urged leaders of the country to ensure that the welfare of the armed forces and their families are well taken care of.

“On this Armed Forces Remembrance Day, I join other Nigerians in appreciating our military men who, in order to ensure peace and security within our borders, are willing to pay untold sacrifices.

“We remember especially our fallen heroes who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while defending the peace, unity and territorial integrity of our dear nation. We appreciate and honour them for their heroic deeds, while showing love and support to their bereaved families. Great nations are built by rulers, citizens and the protectors of freedom – the military.

“Our story as a nation, therefore, will not be complete, without their courageous sacrifices which takes them away from the comfort of their homes and the embrace of their loved ones.

He added, “With the country going through very challenging times in its war against terrorism, violence, crime and all manner of insecurity, we show our support and solidarity to our military men, and urge them not to be despirited, even when they feel overstretched by the war.

Peter Obi also made this prayer, “May this day renew their love, zeal, and courage to remain firm in their struggles for a peaceful and crime-free Nigeria. May we the leaders, ensure that the welfare of our armed forces and their families, are well taken care of, as they graciously serve our nation.”