Adamawa and birth of generational political shift in northern Nigeria
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Nigeria's young population is driving a generational shift in politics, with new laws and emerging leaders like 36-year-old Abdulrahman Bashir Haske paving the way for younger generations to take charge. The country's demographic structure, with over 60% of the population under 30, is shaping its political future.
Nigeria's population has surpassed 200 million, with over 60% under 30. For decades, the country's leadership didn't reflect this reality, with young people underrepresented in positions of authority. The Not Too Young To Run Act, passed in 2018, reduced the minimum age for elective positions, allowing more young Nigerians to contest seats. In the following elections, over 1,500 candidates under 35 ran for the House of Representatives. Emerging leaders like 36-year-old Abdulrahman Bashir Haske, from Adamawa State, are embodying this shift. Haske's background in enterprise and economic engagement resonates with the younger generation. His rise, along with others, signals a new era in Nigerian politics, driven by the country's youth-driven society.
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