Nigeria, April 11 -- An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Oyo State, Saheed Oladele, has resigned his membership of the party, citing marginalisation of young people in its decision-making processes.

Mr Oladele, who served as chairman of Ward 4 in Ibadan North Local Government Area, announced his resignation in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday..

In the letter dated 7 April, the former APC adherent said his decision followed recent developments and party positions which, according to him, indicate that the party in Oyo State is not ready to give youths meaningful roles.

He said although the party engages young people, it does so as instruments without corresponding influence, a situation he noted contradict...