This is obvious as youths defiled this morning heavy downpower and thunder-storming to delightfully do what really make sense to them. Oshodi and Mushin Environs were practically turn to a sporting arena of football and goal posts, while the elders were spectators.
The highlight of this may not really be in the game itself or with the youths but the spectators who are really sharing the street matches..
The elders also like football just as the youths. They were seen viewing their children’s displaying with the round leather game from their balconies and windows and verandas.
“As you can see there is no light in our area. So watching these children games keep us not bored. Personally i like watching if only i am still fit i would have joined them,” Said one of the Landlords who was watching the five aside football matches along Agege motor road at Mushin this morning.
About the election he landlord who could not give his name said, ” Who really cares? I can boldly tell you that 90% of the residents in this area don’t care about local elections. We don’t have voters card. Even those that have wont vote not even in this rain.”
“Look at our children, what is government plan for them… obviously nothing. This these are youths with good sporting talents, creative arts and potential leaders but our leaders only come around when they need they need votes. No economic empowerment for them at the local government level.”
At about 11.15am, no Lagos state Independent electoral Commission (LASIEC)’s officials at designated polling stations around Mushin Odi-Olowo council area and it was the-same thing driving toward Oshodi.
Many youths who were busy playing football on major streets in the area said the state and federal governments had not done anything significant to make their lives and communities better.
“We don’t want to vote because our leaders have not done anything for us, the roads are bad, no electricity, what is the essence of voting then, said 24-year-old Adeyemi Sunday.
Similarly, another youth, Olu, 26, said he did not have a voter’s card. “Even if I did, I will not vote,” he said.
“They are not concerned whether we vote or not. They (elected officials) would still get into office despite our votes and do nothing,” said 21-year-old John Onwuka.
