Abstract This paper emphasizes African-Christian youth’s crucial political role, advocating for proactive, non-exploitative involvement. It views political participation as a civic and moral duty, urging methods like social media activism, community organizing, and student union engagement. The paper challenges the exploitation of Christian youth in politics, presenting a complex narrative of potential positive change and misuse. It promotes informed engagement, such as volunteering in campaigns and joining advocacy groups, to combat apathy and foster informed citizenship. The paper also highlights systemic barriers that hinder youth participation and the myth of inherently corrupt politics. It underscores political involvement as a transformative force, connecting it to broader social duty and integrity concepts. Ultimately, it calls for viewing political engagement as a collective moral responsibility for achieving a just society, emphasizing integrity and principled behaviour in political actions.
Jonathan Aminu Abbas (Wed,) studied this question.