Nigerian youth have been admonished to shun money-bag politicians so as to secure their future and achieve successful life beyond the 2019 election.

A former minority leader of Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Lagi Innocent, gave the admonition, yesterday, shortly after he was presented with an award for excellence and outstanding representation as a lawmaker.

Innocent was honoured for his contribution towards the development of his constituency by Sinsin Baki Youth Unity Forum in Wamba Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State.

He expressed displeasure on how some politicians were jeopardising the future of the younger generation.

“It saddens me when I see how some mischievous elements drag youth into thuggery and other social vices all in the name of politics,” he said.

Responding to questions from journalists over his political future, Innocent said he intended to run for Nasarawa North senatorial seat in the forthcoming general elections.

He said, “I have contested the number one seat of this state in 2015 where I made a very serious impact. But my election was rigged. Since the creation of Nasarawa State, my zone, the northern zone, has never occupied the seat of governor. Now that we are given the chance to produce the next governor, we need to come together to work towards achieving our goals. This is time for action not noise making.”

Innocent, who is also a former state attorney general, said his decision to run for the Senate seat was propelled by the desire to render service to humanity.

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