Bamidele Atoyebi
As political scientists postulated, we humans are all political animals, just as we are social creatures. Whether we play a role in it or not, politics has control over and impacts our lives in countless ways. Policies, government decisions, and instructions affect us every day, either directly or through delegated authorities, some of whom make poorer decisions than others. To think politics does not concern you is to overlook its daily influence.
When we refuse to participate in the political process or neglect the politics of our local environment, we miss out in a big way. Growing up as a child born in Lagos and raised in Kwara, I knew this well and understood its importance. Ask anyone born or raised in Kwara, and you will find they are always up-to-date on politics and political issues. The same can be said for people from the North Central, Northeast, and Northwest geopolitical zones, where political awareness is high due to limited activities and opportunities in these areas. Often, people either develop an interest in education or immerse themselves in politics, with education seen as a fifty-fifty chance and politics as a more reliable career choice.