By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi
Son in-law to National Chairman of the opposition People’s Democratic Party ( PDP), Barrister Ibrahim Babangida Birema has declared his intention to run for Birnin Kebbi, Kalgo and Bunza Federal Constituency on the platform of PDP.
The private lawyer in a statement signed by him said he decided to join the race to actualise the not too young to run in Nigeria’s politics saying the political offices particularly in the House of Representatives has been taken over by aged people blocking way for young bloods.
“Our system has been invaded by the old politicians. Therefore we that have vision and huge plans for youth decided to join politics to bring an end to old politicians and put a stop to their political dominance,” he said.
Birema stated that as a private lawyer he has gathered enough experience in law making hence it will be easy to formulate policies beneficial to youth in the country.
He stressed that youths in Nigeria are often afraid of politics because they think is impossible to go up against the rich old hands in the game of politics.
“I am determined and driven by self confidence that with the support of my potential constituents together we can wither the storm,” he said.
He urged young and old in his constituency to rally round him to deliver dividends of democracy to people regardless of race, religion,age and tribe.
