Olumide Oworu calls for service driven politics in Nigeria
Actor and politician Olumide Oworu has called for a shift towards service oriented politics in Nigeria, where leaders focus on solving problems rather than pursuing personal gain. He said many Nigerians have lost faith in politics because they see it as a career path for enrichment instead of a platform to deliver real change and improve people’s daily lives. Oworu argued that public office should not be treated as a lifetime job, stressing that long term “career politics” encourages corruption, weak accountability and youth apathy. He urged more young Nigerians to get involved in governance so they can help design policies that reflect the realities and aspirations of their generation, rather than leaving decisions to an aging political class. The former Lagos State House of Assembly candidate said his own decision to join politics was driven by concern over declining […]