Have Your Say

Why should young people participate in elections?

“The only way to democracy is if citizens young and old are active participants in elections. The young people have become apathetic and cynical at the way politicians conduct their business. Corruption and hypocrisy have become so common causing the youth to stop participating in elections. The youth constitute 66% of the population, meaning that if they vote they can do away with notorious leaders and place those that they think will fully represent them.” Kudzai Sibanda.

 “When politicians know in advance that most young people do not vote, they may be less interested in making the effort to be responsive to issues that matter to the young Zimbabweans.”  Maria Shiri.

“Young people should participate in elections because it is their right to vote. Voting is a fundamental right accorded to all citizens above the age of 18.” Chipo Ndlovu.

“Young people need to vote because they need to be concerned about the economy. The economy will determine how easy or difficult it is to find a job, to get health care, which most young people are without or to get an education which has become very expensive and might end up being for the elite. If young people mobilise and speak with one voice about these issues, then they will be heard.” Mervin Sithole.