By Elias Masamba.

Phalombe, April 23, Mana: Tiwasamale Youth Organization urged young people in Phalombe to ignore politicians whose manifestos have nothing to do with young people’s interests.

Tiwasamale Youth Organization, Executive Director, Gift Kasanga made a call on Tuesday during a briefing in Phalombe, where he unveiled plans for a series of orientations for youths in the district ahead of local government, parliamentary and presidential elections in September this year.

They said the youth organization will mobilize young people to mainly vote for leaders who prioritise young people’s interests in their manifestos.

Kasanga observed that young people constitute a larger percentage of Malawi population, saying young people should therefore be considered in most national development plans to enable them to play an active role in national development.

“We intend to start sensitizing young people on the importance of voting for leaders that will bring tangible development to their communities and, more importantly, include them in political decision-making processes, “Asanga said, adding that no politician should exploit young people in inciting violence in the electoral process.

In an interview with Malawi News Agency, political analyst, Wonderful Mkhutche, urged young people not to sell their democratic rights for short-term gains.

“Youths must realize that their involvement in politics, whether positive or negative, is entirely up to them; no one can engage them without their consent, and their participation should be a conscious choice, as the democratic space is open to all,” said Mkhutche.

Malawi is expected to hold tripartite elections on September 16 this year.