Youths In Politics Matters | Rough Play with MOJ

About Conversation: Are young Nigerians truly ready to take over the political landscape, or are we just too relaxed? On this episode of Rough Play*, MOJ. sits down with youth advocate Joseph Agama to unpack the hard truths about Gen Z, politics, and the future of governance in Nigeria.From the realities of the "Not Too Young To Run" act to the insane cost of political forms and grassroots mobilization, we dive deep into what is truly limiting young people from clinging to power. We also talk about the "Japa" wave, bad governance, police profiling, and why our famous "adaptive nature" as Nigerians might actually be working against us.The power really dey our hands, but are we ready to use it?🚨 IMPORTANT VOTER INFO:The deadline for the final phase of PVC registration/voter registration is **July 10th**. Don't be lazy—go get your PVC and make your actions count![00:00] - Intro: The reality of expensive politics in Nigeria[[02:15] - Meet Joseph Aama: Mobilizing Gen Z for governance[04:16] - Has the "Not Too Young To Run" act actually changed anything?[06:20] - Money & Structures: The major limitations for young politicians[08:25] - Starting from the grassroots vs. chasing big offices[11:01] - PVC Deadline Alert & The paradox of protest turnout vs. voting turnout[13:22] - Power Corrupts": Does the political system change good people?[15:32] - The current relationship between the Nigerian government and its citizens[20:51] - The "Japa" epidemic and brain drain: Is the government relieved?[23:48] - What is the real benefit of being a Nigerian today?[28:17] - Cost of living, hyperinflation, and dropping our "adaptive nature"Connect with Us:Instagram: / theroughplayshow TikTok: @theroughplayshowSubscribe to the Rough Play Show for more street-style debate and raw commentary!Drop a comment below: Do you think politics in Nigeria is too dirty for good people, or is it time for youths to force a shutdown? Let's talk in the comments! 👇Host: Michael O. Jeremiah @disismojAssociate Producer: Femi D. Amele @femidlive Sound Editor: Austin Kyunni @kyunniaustinMine Johnsons: Digital Marketer @johnsonsmine7Video Editor: Ladi Damola @ladidamolaExecutive Producer: Femi D Amele & Owor Agbor EsameAbout the CompanyVolume Pod LLC is a content platform media-podcasting company specialising in analytical journalism and interactive storytelling through the production of podcasts, documentaries, and shows. Volume Pod LLC is a brand influencer and culture navigation brand in the media, business, and technology sectors. We publish three (3) original podcast titles specialising in politics, entertainment, and social debate on The Volume Pod channel on YouTube. We partner with development organisations for advocacy-media content for radio, television, documentary, X spaces and podcast, including brands such as Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBS Abuja); BudgIT Foundation, Connected Development (CODE), Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa PAACA, The Cable NG, The News Digest and work closely with civil society organisations on thematic subjects such as Civil Society Rights, Autism Advocacy, Safe Food production in agriculture, Women in Politics, and Politics leadership.Over a period of seven months, we have hosted 200 leading figures from civil society, politics, and entertainment, covering over 100 thematic discussions and aggregating more than 1 million views across our social publishing platforms.Opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely the opinion of the speaker and do not represent the opinions and views of The Volume Pod (Volume Pod LLC).Affirmations (Disaffirmation) confirms a sense of understanding by the producing team not endorsements of a view point