Nigeria, July 21 -- Youths in Owerri Municipal Local Government Area of Imo State have raised concerns over the high cost of obtaining nomination forms for elective political offices in the state.

They said the financial burden constitutes a major barrier, discouraging many capable young people from actively participating in politics and public leadership.

Speaking during the LGA Quarterly Dialogue Session organised by the Catch Them Young Community Initiative (CATYCOI), one of the participants, Mr George, questioned the government's commitment to youth inclusion in governance.

He also raised concerns about election manipulation and stressed the need for transparent, credible and inclusive electoral processes that encourage active par...